Green without the gloss: A new phase for sustainable investing
Values-driven investing won’t replace regulation, but it might be what finally makes it matter
Article 8
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Franklin Templeton launches ESG versions of S&P 500 and S&P World
The ETFs will re-weight the original indices based on ESG scores and exclude controversial companies
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BNP Paribas launches fund focused on the nuclear energy value chain
‘Multi-decade investment opportunity’ driven by growing electricity demand and energy security concerns
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Amundi launches Europe ex-UK fund for UK investors
Article 8 concentrated fund with 35-45 holdings
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Bond appetite nudges Article 8/9 AUM higher in Q4
Article 8 and Article 9 funds reached €6.1trn, accounting for 60% of the total market share, according to Morningstar Sustainalytics
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WisdomTree launches metals ETF to spotlight energy transition themes
Seeking to target exposure to metals driving the energy transition
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BNPP AM supports energy transition with fund launch
The Low Carbon Transition Infra Equity fund has already made two investments
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Circular fashion platforms present a ‘huge growth opportunity’ but are they investable?
Despite a generational shift to second-hand fashion, it remains hard to find a ‘listed viable, sustainable fashion resale business model’
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Amundi introduces Article 8 global fixed income strategy
Fund to be managed by Amundi’s Lionel Pigeon
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AQR launches Article 8 market neutral fund
Strategy will hold a long portfolio with an attractive ESG profile, while shorting companies with a poor ESG profile
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Impax to acquire £1.6bn European fixed income assets
Impax adds to fixed income range while AUM falls in third quarter update
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MAPFRE AM converts three funds to Article 8
Part of company’s sustainability plan to classify 95% of funds under ESG criteria