AllianzGI increases ESG by EUR140bn AUM

Allianz Global Investors has increased the value of its ESG funds from 25bn to 165 bn euros over the past three years.

BlackRock launches ESG bond fund

BlackRock has launched the BGF ESG Fixed Income Global Opportunities fund.

Comgest has launched a new emerging markets fund with investor seed capital of $250m.

BlackRock is to rename its Impact World Equity fund, the Systematic ESG Equity fund.

Data published by Fitch Ratings suggests that the exclusion of energy sector firms from ESG portfolios has boosted the returns of some funds.

Inflows into ESG ETFs and open-end funds in the US reached a record high of $10.5bn in Q1.

ESG funds are outperforming conventional funds according to data from Bloomberg.

BlackRock has launched three new ultra-short bond ESG ETFs denominated in USD, GBP and EUR.

Lombard Odier Investment Managers is to launch the Climate Transition strategy for global equities.

Nomura Asset Management has launched the American Century Emerging Markets Sustainable Impact Equity Fund.