Diversity Project lays out third year of Pathway Programme
Aimed at addressing the lack of women in money managing roles, this year an AI and tech stream has been added
ESG
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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