New research from Ravenpack shows how ESG strategies can be enhanced with the use of news sentiment data.
ESG stocks are up 32% on average so far this year compared with 22% for the S&P500.
The Institute of International Finance says 2020 will be a “climate super year” for investment as demand for ESG continues to increase.
Neuberger Berman has announced its first Japan-based equities team focusing on ESG research.
Kairos has launched a new ESG fund, the KIS ActivESG, a long-short fund investing in large- and mid-cap European stocks that meet the firm’s ESG criteria.
The continuing boom in capital investment in South East Asia is seeing an increase in ESG targeting, according to a new report by Bain and Company.
Quentin Dumortier, a former trader at hedge fund Edoma Partners has launched a new hedge fund focusing on responsible investments.
Singapore will invest US$2 billion in green funds to fight climate change.
Investors find obtaining material company data the biggest challenge in ESG integration, according to a survey by State Street Global Advisors.