LGIM: ESG integration stands at a crossroads
ESG has become an industry obsession, yet the impact on flows has been limited. LGIM’s Simon Hynes explains why
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Firms encouraged by UK Green Finance Strategy
Industry excited about government proposals, designed to put the UK at the forefront of sustainability
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Aviva launches pension with ESG default funds
The Stewardship lifestyle strategy uses ethical and ESG considerations throughout the growth and consolidation phases
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Costs of excess wind power rising but solution seen
Batteries offer a solution and a trading opportunity to cope with ‘oversupply’
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Investors not voting against boards with poor diversity
Poll shows that more needs to be done to educate investors on the perils of leadership teams which are all alike
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Investors call for climate action following G20
The two day summit of world leaders in Japan set the tone for future sustainability behaviours, say investors
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Investment trade body outlines sustainability commitment
The organisation has pledged to help investors ‘navigate this new landscape with confidence.’
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Trium Capital to launch transition fund
The investment group is seeking annual returns of 8% from the strategy
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Are companies overlooking a key diversity metric?
Companies are failing to choose the best staff for the job, negatively impacting innovation
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Carmignac appoints sustainability expert to investment committee
Justin Kew joins the company from Fidelity International, in a newly created role
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UK Finance responds to Labour sustainability review plans
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell warned that some companies are still funding major polluters
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Triodos IM rebrands sustainable range
The fund group hopes to “meet investors’ needs” with relaunched Impact range