Are the social benefits of crypto-assets being ‘overlooked’ by ESG fund managers?
Fund managers remain reluctant to include crypto-assets in their funds despite ‘real world social impact’
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Private capital ESG fundraising in 2024 comparable to 2022 standout highs
‘Enduring relevance’ of ESG at a time when many have written it off
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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
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ESG spending has ‘increased materially’ for 89% of asset managers
Fee compression remains unchanged in most sectors
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Less than a quarter of financial services firms have a long term net-zero strategy
Despite three-quarters of business leaders saying companies must embrace ESG initiatives
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Just 1% of advisers say they have ‘very effective’ tools to review ESG and climate risk
Seen a dramatic increase in clients focusing on ESG credentials in their investment portfolios
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Morningstar: ESG funds are cheaper than conventional strategies
Funds that converted to ESG strategies lowered their costs by 20 basis points on average
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Xtrackers MSCI EM ESG Screened ETF proposes investment policy change
Will see the fund drop its ESG screen and move to SFDR Article 6
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Morningstar introduces LGBTQ+ Leaders index
Index holds 100 companies with strong LGBTQ+ inclusivity practices
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Sustainable investing ‘a key point of differentiation’ as Parties release manifestos
PA Future speaks to industry commentators about Parties’ green policies ahead of UK general election
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ESMA’s incoming sustainability fund standards could lead to breaches on 1,600 funds
Only 56% of funds with ‘sustainable’ in their names would be able to keep the term, said Morningstar Sustainalytics
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Testing the water: Engagement is evolving
While data is still limited, fund managers are making progress