Asset management ‘several years behind’ on LGBT+ diversity
More needs to be done to break the ‘pale, male sales brigade’ mould
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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MSCI launches climate indices
The range is designed for investors looking to benefit from the transition to a low carbon economy
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Mapfre AM unveils disabled-worker inclusion fund
Spanish group’s fund will invest primarily in companies which are leaders in employing people with disabilities
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Hedge funds fall behind in ESG implementation
Surprising findings note that two thirds of hedge funds have no ESG policy
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Fidelity International launches ESG ratings
The ratings will be informed by the research of more than 180 analysts
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Should robotics be considered a sustainable investment theme?
The wider adoption of robotics and artificial intelligence may be key to achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals
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European Commission publishes sustainable finance reports
The publications include three reports and the first stage of the EU’s long-awaited sustainable taxonomy
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Investors to probe 700 companies on environmental policies
Firms are hoping to force a change in corporate behaviour
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Corestate commits to ambitious ESG agenda
The investment group has outlined specific goals on issues ranging from equality to the environment
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Big oil and fund bosses sign climate agreement
The move sees the CEOs of global businesses commit to specific action on carbon reduction
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Governance and carbon tops smart beta investor wishlist
Nearly eight out of ten investors now believe ESG metrics should be a consideration in smart beta portfolios
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Investment industry looks to bring black representation above 1%
Justin Onuekwusi says asset managers need to open up about topics that have traditionally been taboo