Alecta to target firms failing on ESG

Swedish pension fund Alecta has said it plans to target firms falling short on ESG.

DWS launches US corporate bond ESG ETF

DWS has launched a new ETF focused on the US corporate bond market.

UBS is to recommend sustainable solutions for its private clients.

BNP Paribas Asset Management has announced it plans a 50% carbon footprint cut for two multi-factor fixed income funds.

The AIIB-Amundi Climate Change Investment Framework has been launched by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Amundi.

50% of new passive funds launched in Europe in 2020 were ESG linked says Citi.

Arisaig Partners has launched the Next Generation Fund targeting listed businesses in emerging and frontier markets.

Wealth manager Brooks Macdonald has promoted appointed Ben Palmer as head of its Responsible Investment Service.

AXA Investment Managers has launched its first multi-asset impact fund.

The European Fund and Asset Management Association has requested a delay to the introduction of new EU rules on sustainable investing.