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
ESG
-
-
Morningstar: ESG funds are cheaper than conventional strategies
Funds that converted to ESG strategies lowered their costs by 20 basis points on average
-
Xtrackers MSCI EM ESG Screened ETF proposes investment policy change
Will see the fund drop its ESG screen and move to SFDR Article 6
-
Morningstar introduces LGBTQ+ Leaders index
Index holds 100 companies with strong LGBTQ+ inclusivity practices
-
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
-
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
-
Testing the water: Engagement is evolving
While data is still limited, fund managers are making progress
-
ABN AMRO launches fossil fuel-free EMs fund
In partnership with Boston Common AM
-
Stronger focus on ESG by UK board directors despite backlash
Some 36% of companies aspire to be seen as sustainability leaders, according to report
-
Has ESG reached young adulthood?
Teenagers see things in black and white, while young adults recognise the world operates in shades of grey, writes RLAM’s Hamilton Claxton
-
Candriam launches sustainable EM ex-China fund
Amid greater demand for products in the sector
-
Over 75% of investors predict ‘disorderly’ transition
As Robeco found that investors allocate less funds to transitioning companies