Umunna: Fund firms are following orders on ESG
The global pandemic has turbo-charged investors’ appetites for ESG, according to the former shadow business secretary.
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Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Pandemic has small positive effect on Earth Overshoot Day
Earth Overshoot Day is a date which marks the point at which humanity has exhausted nature’s natural resources for the year
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CFA seeks industry views on new ESG disclosure standard
The consultation comes days after Barclays researchers called on portfolio managers to be “more transparent” about their products.
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Northern Trust launches screening service for environmental risks
The new solution allows investors to look for environmental risks lurking in funds within their portfolio.
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Return to Work with LGIM’s Yasmine Svan: Remote working has increased collaboration with global stakeholders
As working from home begins to feel increasingly ‘normal’ for many, ESG Clarity continues its series of interviews with investment professionals
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PRI warning: ‘Don’t rely on ESG ratings alone’
It comes after the once highly rated Boohoo.com was found to have suppliers paying less than the minimum wage.
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L&G joins anti-exploitation initiative for construction workers
The insurer has joined a UK government initiative designed to stamp out modern slavery in the construction sector.
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Barclays: ESG funds offer negligible sustainability benefit
The British bank made a sensational series of claims about ESG funds after conducting its own research.
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Investors are marrying ESG with smart beta
Asset owners are being attracted to passive factor strategies where the underlying index is re-weighted by ESG criteria.
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BMO fund challenged 20% of company resolutions in 2019
Remuneration and director elections topped areas of concern in 2019
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Green deal or no green deal?
Rather than tackle climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic as separate crises, the EU has sought to address environment and health as one issue. Ellie Duncan reports…
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Report showcases ESG benefits of US tax credit investments
US investors may want to consider tax credit investments, research suggests