Neuberger Berman slams credit agencies on ESG failings
“Much more needs to be done” by the big three credit ratings agencies to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into their issuer ratings, according to Neuberger Berman.
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Why managers need to wake up to ESG threat
While the pace of change may differ between clients, for the future of ESG investments the only way is up. So, how at risk are the funds or wealth managers that do not manage to move to a full ESG-process across a client’s entire portfolio?
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Hermes expands ESG range with impact fund
Hermes Investment Management is launching the Hermes Impact Opportunities Strategy to expand its ESG range and increase sustainable investing.
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Why ESG matters for bonds
The higher a country’s ESG rating, the better its government bonds perform, MSCI has found.
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FE launches responsibly managed portfolio range
FE has launched three model portfolios to cash in on the growing world of sustainable investing, it announced on Monday morning.
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OMGI hire boosts ESG credentials
Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) has appointed Freddie Woolfe as head of responsible investment and stewardship.
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M&G goes green with ethical high-yield fund launch
M&G Investments has launched an ESG-screened global high-yield bond fund, the company’s first venture into the area of responsible investing.
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Donald Trump drags on US ethical investments
US President Donald Trump has been a drag on corporate America and fund managers cleaning up their ESG act, Edentree’s David Osfield has said.
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Four ways to shake up your ESG exposure
When it comes to investing ethically, many jump straight to investments in green and renewable energy, but where can the newest and most interesting options be found for investors looking to do some good?
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City bigwigs push for £2bn impact fund
A £2bn fund should be launched to kick-off investment in underdeveloped communities and mark the UK out as a hub of impact investing, a panel of top City players has said.
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Fund groups failing to sell ethical investments
Investor demand for ethical products is on the rise but the industry has missed a trick by failing to speak in a language that resonates.
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Walker Crips to ethically screen UK equities
Walker Crips has adopted an environmental social and governance (ESG) screen on UK equity holdings in its managed portfolios.