IA reaches milestone £5trn consensus on responsible investment terms
But the fact asset managers will classify their own funds raises concerns
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JPMAM focuses on governance with sustainable EM launch
Governance issues will make up the bulk of JPMAM’s risk-profile checklist
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World Bank launches ESG rating system for sovereigns
EM debt managers have been frustrated about lack of ESG data available
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Advisers caught out by Fundsnetwork filter should have done their homework
Morningstar removes socially conscious filter from web tools after SCM Direct highlights shortcomings
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Liontrust adds co-manager to sustainable team as assets climb
Sustainable AUM has almost doubled since Alliance Trust Investment acquisition in 2017
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FCA urged to take action as investment industry shamed for greenwashing
LGIM and Vanguard products highlighted for sin stock holdings
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Capital Group named and shamed for voting against climate action
Asset managers leave investors fed up with feeble excuses for failing to support shareholder proposals
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Standard Life Aberdeen betters rivals with parental leave policy
HR boss details how her husband only got one week when their children were born
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Befuddled advisers face barrage of ESG questions from clients
69% have been asked by clients about responsible investing in the last six months
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Quant model delivers breakthrough on ESG debt rating conundrum
Model links ESG and creditworthiness but some argue there is no proof of causality
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Finding the opportunity in ESG
For professional investors only Investors are increasingly interested in using their investments to contribute to environmental and social goals. The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) reported that $444bn was invested in impact funds globally in 2018 (representing an annual increase of 34%), $1 trillion in sustainability themes investments (92% annual growth) and nearly $2 trillion…
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Maria Lettini: Three funds tapping into sustainable food trends
Environmental and health risks in the global meat, fish and dairy industry can create financial risks