Managing ESG is becoming an integral part of private equity investment processes. Still, many private equity investors face the same challenge – data, write Heleen van Poecke, founder and CEO, KEY ESG.
Despite challenges in 2022 and lack of clarity around definitions of what constitutes a sustainable investment, research shows companies with good ESG credentials have good financial performance, writes Michael D’Arcy, CEO of the Irish Association of Asset Managers.
Inflows to European-domiciled ETFs were positive for the 23rd year in a row last year, despite market turmoil. However, assets under management (AUM) declined, and it was only the industry's fifth-highest yearly inflow figure on record, according to Refinitiv Lipper.
Utilising estimates about Scope 3 emissions could result in portfolios that are biased towards low-revenue companies, research by Osmosis Investment Management suggests.
Lombard Odier Investment Management (LOIM) has become the latest asset manager to downgrade its Sustainable Fund Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) labels.
DWS CEO Stefan Hoops expects the firm to turn away from private banks and institutional clients as it targets second place in the European ETF market, he said recently.
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