Classifying funds as Article 8/9 ‘does not mean genuine ESG integration’
Report analysing SFDR classifications notes emergence of ‘Article 8 plus’ funds, and explains why multi-asset vehicles struggle with ESG
Report analysing SFDR classifications notes emergence of ‘Article 8 plus’ funds, and explains why multi-asset vehicles struggle with ESG
EdenTree Investment Management has launched the EdenTree Global Impact Bond (GIB) Fund which aims to generate positive societal impact by investing in a global set of impact-oriented fixed income instruments. The fund’s philosophy is to drive capital towards issuers that make a net-positive impact. It will leverage public debt markets to help finance entities investing…
Aleksandra Njagulj talks about green certifications for buildings and how these help signpost sustainable properties
FE fundinfo report finds Italy has highest concentration of funds invested in these areas in Europe
In 2021, ESG ETFs saw record flows but SFDR is set to accelerate this further in 2022
Stewart Investors Sustainable Funds Group has launched a second sustainable fund investing in European companies, but this time excluding UK companies. The European (ex UK) Sustainability Strategy is for professional clients in the UK and is managed by Lorna Logan (pictured) and Rob Harley. Last year, the group launched the Stewart Investors European Sustainability Strategy in June,…
A Luxembourg-headquartered private bank has brought to market a multi-asset, climate-neutral investment fund. Quintet Private Bank said the fund named Quintet Earth is the first of its kind offered in Europe and combines equal exposure to green bonds and low-carbon equities, offsetting associated carbon emissions through reforestation activities using the company myclimate. Seeded with €280m…
M&G has expanded its sustainable range with the launch of an equity fund dedicated to companies improving gender and ethnic diversity. The M&G (Lux) Diversity and Inclusion Fund, managed by Thembeka Stemela Dagbo (pictured) and supported by John William Olsen, invests in global equites to create a concentrated portfolio of 30-40 stocks aiming to provide…
T. Rowe Price has launched a pair of impact strategies focused on delivering positive and measurable impact on the environment and society, as well as alpha generation. The T. Rowe Price Global Impact Equity Fund, managed by Hari Balkrishna, aims to deliver returns by investing in companies where the team can carry out impact-oriented corporate…
Lorna Logan and Rob Harley to run the European (ex UK) Sustainability Strategy
Morningstar’s manager research team highlights sustainable equity funds with promising futures
Fund group stuck by Pretty Little Thing owner amid investigation for slavery in its supply chain