PGIM launches Better Future fund

PGIM has launched the PGIM Jennison Better Future Fund, a thematic global equity portfolio.

Sarasin exits Equinor over climate concerns

Sarasin & Partners sold its holdings in Equinor in January citing the firm’s failure to deliver on its climate pledges.

BlackRock has removed ESG from the name of some of its funds ahead of the European Securities and Markets Authority fund naming guidelines.

Swiss Re has published its Sustainability Report 2024 which includes the company’s inaugural Climate Transition Plan.

Arcmont Asset Management has launched a new impact lending strategy.

Tower Peak Partners has launched the Global Rights & Intellectual Property strategy.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched a new biodiversity bond fund.

I Squared Capital has appointed Ben Harper as head of sustainability.

Quilvest Capital Partners has announced the appointment of Daniel Toledano as global head of sustainability.

A MainStreet Partners report shows that 23% of all Article 8 funds remain at risk of greenwashing compared with just 3% for Article 9 funds.