Fitch signs to PRI and establishes sustainable unit
Ratings agency Fitch has launched a new Global Sustainable Finance unit and Morningstar is preparing to revamp its sustainability fund ratings system.
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French environment index launched
Goldman Sachs’ clients will be able to invest in the index through structured products
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Why are UK investors so unethical?
British investors among the least likely to invest sustainably, according to UBS.
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Nikko AM outlines role for new sustainability team
The Japanese manager has outlined a series of ESG commitments in launching its new Corporate Sustainability Department
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PRI seeks volunteers for Private Equity committee
The PRI is seeking experienced investment professionals to join its private equity programme from January 2019.
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Axa swoops for BMO’s Sustainable Investment boss
Axa Investment Managers has snapped up BMO Global Asset Management’s director of Governance and Sustainable Investment as its new head of ESG research and engagement.
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Tobam reduces carbon footprint
Paris-based asset manager aims to shrink its footprint by 20% against its reference benchmark
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Consultants welcome trustees’ ESG U-turn
Pension trustees are thinking differently about the relationship between ESG and their fiduciary responsibilities
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Seeing past green bond greenwash
Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund’s Noelle Cazalis on the ‘red flag’ issues that can disqualify green investments
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Companies withhold diversity data from investors
Just 15% of companies are compliant with new diversity requirements under the UK Corporate Governance Code, due to take effect on 1 January 2019
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Robo-advisers not ready to offer ESG portfolios
Three quarters of investors interested in ethical investing but online providers bemoan lack of suitable products
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Big Issue Invest appoints new chief executive officer
The new boss of Big Issue Invest will join from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation