Investment firms broaden demographics data collection to foster an inclusive culture
Number of women in the industry increases but female representation in the 50-64 age bracket declined, according to inclusion report
Author: Michael Nelson
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FCA releases ‘good practice’ guidance for firms applying for SDR labels
Also includes ‘bad practice’ examples
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Autumn Budget 2024: ‘Unlocking the growth industries of the future’
More details have been revealed about the government’s ‘modern industrial strategy’
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City Hive relaunches mentoring programme with EnCircle
Federated Hermes and WHEB have confirmed sponsorship for the 2025 mentoring programme
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MSCI appoints Richard Mattison as head of ESG and climate
Mattison left his position at S&P Global earlier this year
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JLEN Environmental Assets rebrands to Foresight Environmental Infrastructure
Decision voted on at JLEN’s AGM on 13 September
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More rigorous ESG fund classification necessary as uncertainty remains
CFA Institute report sets out to clearly define what an ESG fund is, as ambiguity around the terms persists
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Industry welcomes FCA extension to SDR naming and marketing rules
Firms can have until April 2025 to comply with the rules in ‘exceptional circumstances’
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Over 1,200 UK funds facing ‘urgent compliance deadline’ for SDR naming and marketing rules
The 2 December SDR deadline is for funds seeking to utilise sustainability-related terminology in fund name
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Candriam adds market-neutral ESG strategy to fund suite
Holds long positions in companies recognised as sustainability leaders
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Robeco adds three indices to its suite of climate-related products
Incorporating ‘advanced metrics’ for a diverse set of investors requirements
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World Bank launches ‘largest ever’ outcome bond to fund Amazon reforestation
Rathbones and Nuveen are among the lead investors
