Sarasin launches digital fund with ESG
Sarasin & Partners has launched the Digital Opportunities fund with ESG factors as part of its thematic range of funds.
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Gresham House appoints head of ESG
Gresham House has hired Rebecca Craddock-Taylor as its director of sustainable investment.
Abris Capital develops PE ESG scoring tool
Abris Capital has developed an ESG scoring tool for its private equity investments.
BNP Paribas AM finds ‘S’ grows in importance
A survey by BNP Paribas Asset Management has found that social issues have become more important to investors since the onset of Covid-19.
NB adds Japan fund to ESG platform
Neuberger Berman has added the Japan Equity Engagement Fund to its ESG platform.
AXA IM expands gender diversity voting policy
AXA Investment Managers says it will expand its gender diversity voting policy in order to improve governance standards.
Asset owners launch SDG platform
Four asset owners have combined to launch the Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform.
Aegon AM makes ESG appointments
Aegon Asset Management has added two new hires to its responsible investment team.
LGT sees sharp rise in ESG in private equity
LGT Capital Partners say that ESG quality within private equity has risen sharply.
Marshall Wace plans new $1bn ESG fund
Hedge fund Marshall Wace plans to raise $1 billion for a new ESG fund.