Asset managers doubt future of ethical investing as costs rise
A new global survey of asset managers has revealed more than a quarter believe the cost of ethical investing will soar in the coming years.
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PA ANALYSIS: Why SRI trackers have outperformed
Some sustainable index trackers have outperformed their plain vanilla peers since they were established a few years ago, while others haven’t.
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Hermes finds correlation between ESG and credit spreads
New research from Hermes Investment Management shows a correlation between companies with high ESG scores and low credit default swap spreads.
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EQ Investors joins DISCUS’ range of DFMs
The Adviser Centre-owned DISCUS has added EQ Investors to its database of discretionary managers.
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JPM unveils ESG team
JPMorgan Asset Management has launched a dedicated team to promote its credentials in the environmental, sustainable and governance space.
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PIMCO launches ESG bond fund and platform
PIMCO has launched an environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment platform alongside a new ESG bond fund.
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Deutsche AM amps up ESG arm with CIO appointment
Petra Pflaum will take up the reins of chief investment officer of Deutsche Asset Management’s responsible investments division, effective immediately.
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Alliance Trust deal brings Liontrust one step closer to £10bn milestone
The acquisition of Alliance Trust’s investment management business is projected to add £2.3bn to Liontrust’s assets under management, pushing it past the £8bn mark.
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Are ESG funds doomed to fail under Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump might not be all bad for funds that make impactful investments in clean energy, technology or innovative pharmaceuticals, says AXA Investment Managers global head of responsible investment Matt Christensen.
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Courtiers boots F&C and LGIM funds from ethical strategy
Courtiers has sold its holdings in two F&C ethical funds and an LGIM ethical trust over concerns about the strictness of their screening processes.
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Just how green is ESG investing?
Environmental, social and governance investing may be a burgeoning global business but do investors really know how green their investments are?
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The benefits of feel good funds
One of the most experienced SRI investors in the UK picks out water, executive pay and speed of information as big issues impacting her funds today.
