Norway pension fund drops oil sands

Norway’s largest pension fund KLP is to drop all oil sands stocks from its portfolio.

Natixis & EDHECinfra to assess ESG and infrastructure investing

Natixis and EDHECinfra have launched a research chair to measure the impact of ESG factors on infrastructure investments.

Acorn Holdings of Kenya has launched the first climate bond from east and central Africa.

Unilever, Marks & Spencer and BT have been ranked highest for sustainability reporting for FTSE100 companies by EcoAct.

Swiss banking group Reyl has launched an affiliate dedicated to impact investing.

Derivatives exchange CME Group is to launch E-mini S&P 500 ESG Index futures.

French fund manager Tobam has been awarded the LuxFLAG ESG label for its range of Anti-Benchmark funds.

Eurex will launch the first exchange traded ESG options on a European benchmark.

Preqin has announced the release of new ESG Indicators for private capital funds and investor portfolios.

Citigroup has appointed Valerie Smith as Chief Sustainability Officer.