ESG investing increases in Germany & Austria

ESG investments have risen to €1.7trn in Germany and Austria, a four fold increase over the past 5 years.

UK funds see record ESG inflows

Inflows into UK-based ESG funds reached a record high in July.

Fulcrum Asset Management has launched the Fulcrum Climate Change Fund.

Mirova has announced the close of its Althelia Sustainable Ocean Fund after reaching £132m in assets.

The IIGCC has announced a new ‘Net Zero Investment Framework’ for investors to tackle climate change and achieve net zero emissions globally by 2050.

Inflows into ESG funds rose by 72% in Q2 2020, according to Morningstar.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched two sustainable fixed income funds.

The Nest pension scheme has announced a climate change policy to decarbonise its investment portfolio.

Credit Suisse Asset Management has launched an ESG ETF offering exposure to global stocks with a minimum volatility tilt.

State Street Global Advisors has launched the SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF.