LGT Capital launches impact equity fund
The LGT CP Impact Equity Global fund follows three impact themes of climate action, sustainable industries and communities, and health and well-being.
ESG Investing
EU proposes changes to ESG guidelines
The European Commission has proposed changes to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) in order to simplify the rules for investors.
Sustainable funds AUM see 50% increase
Assets in sustainable funds increased by $5.5trn over the past two years, according to data from the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance and Morningstar.
Eiffel launches impact debt fund
Eiffel Investment Group has announced the launch of an impact fund focused on private debt investments in Benelux and across Europe.
Climate funds reach $644bn in June 2025
Global assets in open-end funds and ETFs with a climate-related mandate reached a record high of $644 billion in June 2025, up 8.5% from the end of last year.
FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers
New UK legislation means that ESG ratings providers now have to be authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority).
BNPParibas AM adds environmental infra fund
BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched the BNPP Environmental Infrastructure Income fund.
Ares raises $5.3bn for infrastructure strategy
Ares Management has raised $5.3 billion for its Infrastructure Secondaries strategy.
Lazard AM launches infrastructure ETF
Lazard Asset Management has launched the Lazard Listed Infrastructure ETF.
Royal London adds three sustainable funds
Royal London has announced the launch of three new sustainable funds.