Premier creates ‘head of responsible investing’ role
The company’s new recruit will take up the position in September 2019
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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Investors call for APAC companies to agree a common ESG standard
Investors are frustrated by the quality of company reporting data on environmental and social issues
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Candriam unveils carbon neutral Climate Action fund
Fund will invest in companies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, recycling, waste and water management
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Climate-related information insufficient for investors
Companies need to do more to anticipate how climate change will impact their business in the years to come
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BNP Paribas AM sets ESG fixed income goal
All of the firm’s EM fixed income products are expected to be ESG compliant this year
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Environmental regulations could benefit thematic funds
Politics and regulation can be a tailwind for the renewables sector, claim fund managers
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Shell earmarks billions more for oil and gas exploration
‘Shell thinks it can keep increasing its emissions’ says lobby group Follow This
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Big name investors launch Impact Investing Institute
Former Allianz GI boss Liz Corley and former MAN Group chairman Sir Harvey McGrath are involved
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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