Fidelity launches ESG world equity fund
Fidelity International has launched the FIRST ESG All Country World Fund, which seeks out companies with a positive environmental, social and governance impact.
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Less than ‘ethical’ funds named and shamed
A hub providing ‘impact investing’ research for advisers has launched a review to name and shame ethical funds with less than squeaky clean portfolios.
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ESG investors hit out at Trump’s Paris Agreement renege
Investors have said that president Trump’s decision to turn his back on the Paris Climate Agreement ignores the economic benefits that renewable energy brings.
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Investment groups reassure as Trump pulls plug on Paris accord
Investment managers have played down Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris climate agreement, saying the effect on companies will be minimal.
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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.