Sustainable funds see further outflows in Q1
In the US, investors pulled £4.2bn from ESG strategies
Author: Natalie Kenway
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CFA UK CEO: Maintaining clients’ confidence during volatile periods
Natalie Kenway speaks to Will Goodhart about the most recent changes to the CFA programmes and a challenging outlook for wealth managers
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Q&A with Credo’s Silver: It’s not the time to be taking big risks
Multi-asset manager and head of fixed income at Credo, Rupert Silver, shares his recent asset allocation changes
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Ex-Federated Hermes EOS head joins UBS AM
Left his post in March after 18 years
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BNY Mellon hit with $1.5m greenwashing fine
US watchdog fires warning shot at other firms guilty of ESG ‘mis-statements and omissions’
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Global sustainable fund flows plunge 36% in volatile Q1
However, green funds in most regions held up better than conventional market
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Poorest homes to suffer as chancellor offers minimal boost for green energy
‘VAT cuts for solar, wind and water turbines and other green initiatives does not help families that are struggling to pay their fuel bills today’
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What fund buyers prioritise when it comes to ESG
It isn’t assets under management or screening out vice stocks
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Demand triggers rapid overhaul of ESG consultancy space
Rising number of corporates seeking expert ESG help has led to soaring acquisitions and creation of specialised sustainability teams
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Where will ESG product demand be in 2022?
Focus on decarbonisation and sustainable food systems
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RSMR adds growth fund to responsible range
RSMR launched its first responsible portfolio in 2016
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Asset managers signed up to ESG initiatives failing to vote accordingly
Voting patterns of major fund houses analysed across over 140 resolutions on social and environmental issues