Big name investors launch Impact Investing Institute
Former Allianz GI boss Liz Corley and former MAN Group chairman Sir Harvey McGrath are involved
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Sustainalytics launches screening product
Investors will be able to spot companies failing to meet internationally-recognised global standards more easily, firm claims
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London Stock Exchange Group acquires ESG data firm
The deal strengthens LSEG’s sustainable investment products
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HSBC GAM to launch EM green bond fund
The fund will have IFC as an anchor investor and the managers will look for non-financial sector green bonds issued by developing countries
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US lags Europe on regulation of ESG investing
Morningstar report shows stark differences in sustainability beliefs in the US, compared to Europe
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Gender-focused funds on rise but data scarce
It remains difficult to find gender data related to profit and loss at a company, according to AXA IM
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State Street announces huge upgrade to ESG platform
New data from IdealRatings, MSCI, Trucost and Sustainalytics will assist investors looking to monitor ESG risks
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Alliance Trust boosts sustainable investment oversight
The group has appointed Hermes Equity Ownership Services as part of its continued investment in its ESG approach
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Co-op issues sustainability bond
The sterling-denominated sustainability bond is a first for a UK retailer
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Plastics firms prepare to debate investor demands
Manufacturers, packaging companies and consumer goods retailers are facing growing pressure from investors
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Solactive invests in Minerva Analytics
The deal significantly amplifies Minerva’s global presence
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Exclusion funds are not sustainable, says Robeco
Fund group’s ESG lead says that asset managers must think more strategically about sustainable investment