ESG Clarity releases third annual report detailing evolving client demand for ESG
The report reveals in which asset classes fund buyers feel there are not enough ESG options, and where they would like to see more choices
The report reveals in which asset classes fund buyers feel there are not enough ESG options, and where they would like to see more choices
Fund managers that make use of proprietary ESG information usually are ‘leaders’ in the ESG space, according to Morningstar.
Vanguard and American Century fall short while Robeco, Calvert and Impax lead Morningstar’s ESG Commitment Levels
Vanguard and American Century fall short while Robeco, Calvert and Impax lead Morningstar’s ESG Commitment Levels.
The first batch included 15 funds available for sale in Asia, with only four of them receiving a “Leader” rating.
The strongest growth was seen in Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea.
Morningstar expects growing investor appetite for sustainable funds in Korea to continue, driven by government initiatives.
UK net inflows are nearly quadruple the £1.9bn scooped up over the first three quarters in 2019
European sustainable fund space reached $1trn milestone in Q3
Very low alignment between sustainable funds and EU Taxonomy, but it will change over time
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Despite inflows in the more developed regions Asia ex-Japan saw $894m of outflows from sustainable funds in Q2, almost cancelling out the record $905m inflows in Q1.