ESG

ESG news, features and analysis for investors, fund managers and all professionals associated with institutional fund management.

Aviva Investors bolsters responsible investment team

Nik Pratt -

Three new appointees have been added to the real assets responsible investment team at UK asset manager Aviva Investors. Phillipa Grant has been named as...

BNP Paribas launches first active net zero fund

Nik Pratt -

French asset manager BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has launched its first active equity fund focused on the transition to net zero. The BNP...

Can the Inflation Reduction Act withstand election year politics?

Nick Fitzpatrick -

A Republican win could threaten the clean energy-supporting Inflation Reduction Act. But fully undoing it would be complex and some Republicans even see the...

Higher hedge fund activity and dwindling ‘greenium’ expected for sovereign bond markets

Nick Fitzpatrick -

Sovereign bond issuers are concerned that demand for new issues in 2024 will fall primarily due to central banks reducing their buying – although...

80% foresee fewer investment options due to ESG requirements, study shows

Piyasi Mitra -

A study on investment management professionals in various sectors, including Life Insurers, London Markets (re)insurers, and investment managers, has revealed mounting worries about greenwashing...

Fidelity secures RBS loan for climate fund

Nik Pratt -

UK commercial bank RBS International has agreed a US$200 million credit line with Fidelity International to support the latter’s inaugural European real estate climate...

ESG regulation unfairly burdening smaller firms – BVI

Nik Pratt -

Smaller fund providers are being disproportionately burdened by the regulation of sustainable funds, according to the German funds association. The regulations are also driving demand...

London Pensions Fund Authority publishes net zero progress report

Piyasi Mitra -

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA), a a defined benefit local government pension scheme fund, has shared its progress report on achieving net zero...

Mirova aims for €200mn in its social impact private equity strategy

Piyasi Mitra -

Mirova has launched a strategy to support the growth of unlisted European companies that contribute to the "transition towards a better society". The fund, Mirova...

Hot property locations

Piyasi Mitra -

London and Paris top Europe's real estate demand, while Rome faces challenges. As heat got anything to do with it? Piyasi Mitra reports. London topped...

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