FI finds ESG ratings leads to outperformance

Stocks with higher ESG ratings have outperformed those with weaker ESG ratings in 2020 says Fidelity International.

SC says SDG linked investments inadequate

Research from Standard Chartered has found that UN Sustainable Development Goals are facing an investment shortfall.

State Street Global Advisors has launched the SPDR Bloomberg SASB Corporate Bond ESG Select ETF.

Citi has issued a structured investment linked to the iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF.

Scottish Widows has said it will sell £440m of stocks that don’t meet the firm’s ESG criteria.

Blackstone has appointed Eric Duchon as Global Head of Real Estate ESG.

The Index Industry Association has reported that there has been a 40% increase in the number of indices with ESG criteria in the past year.

Janus Henderson has appointed Paul LaCoursiere as global head of ESG investments.

Close Brothers has launched two new sustainable funds investing in stocks and bonds.

Neuberger Berman has added seven equity investment professionals with ESG expertise to its team in the Hague.