AIIB & Amundi announce climate framework

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

50% of new EMEA passive funds are ESG

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.

HSBC Global Asset Management and Pollination Group have partnered to create HSBC Pollination Climate Asset Management.

Aberdeen Standard has launched an ESG Asian equity fund aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

BMO Global Asset Management has added a China equities fund to its range of sustainable funds.

Storebrand has disinvested from Exxon Mobil and Chevron and added to its divestment from coal.