Lobbying groups tackle Brussels on ESG
ShareAction, UNI Europa Finance, WWF and Global Witness are among the organisations calling for a Europe-wide ESG framework
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US firms embrace ESG, but warn on data
Better data and impact reporting is needed for ESG approaches to succeed long-term, survey finds
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Axa IM to integrate ESG across open fund range
The company announced the plans in its full year earnings statement
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Trade body to expose companies awarding excessive pensions
The UK’s Investment Association will also target companies lagging on diversity
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European trade group warns on implementation timing
More time is needed to update sustainable investment policies, says EFAMA
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French managers sweep climate-friendly equity fund awards
Investment funds from BNP Paribas, La Banque Postale and Mirova among top 10 awarded by Climetrics
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Will investors call time on ‘fast fashion’?
Investors are becoming increasingly concerned by looming regulations and shifting public opinion
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BNP Paribas launches ‘socially responsible’ credit ETF
The index-tracking fund looks to exclude companies based on their ESG credentials
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Natixis appoints first ever CSR and ESG boss
Former Aegon man Harald Walkate said he is impressed by Natixis’ involvement in global ESG initiatives
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Investors to lobby companies to pay a fair wage
Wage inequality could lead to social unrest and economic volatility, say experts
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Are you investing in controversial weapons?
Investors using mainstream indices are likely to be funding controversial weapons firms
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Wells Fargo Asset Management appoints ESG boss
Hannah Skeates joins from Dow Jones Indices and has previously worked at BlackRock