State Street switches European ETF to SRI
State Street Global Advisors has said it will change its Europe equity ESG ETF to include SRI criteria.
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Impact Shares & UNCDF launch climate ETF
Impact Shares has launched the Impact Shares MSCI Global Climate Select ETF in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
Only 7% of thematic funds include ESG
Most thematic funds fail to include adequate ESG criteria according to research from MSCI.
Blackrock raises US$673m for climate fund
BlackRock has achieved a US$673 million final fundraise for the Climate Finance Partnership.
Schwab AM launches Schwab Ariel ESG ETF
Schwab Asset Management has announced that it is launching the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF.
Prudential commits to net zero by 2050
Prudential Financial has said it will commit to achieving net zero emissions across its operations by 2050.
CFA Institute issues ESG disclosure standards
The CFA Institute has published its Global ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products.
Net zero is aim for 24% of large asset managers
Research from NN Investment Partners shows that almost a quarter of the largest asset managers has set net zero targets for their investments.
Dimensional appoints new head of RI
Dimensional Fund Advisors has appointed Jim Whittington as Head of Responsible Investment.
AXA Investment Managers renames ESG funds
AXA Investment Managers is to rename its ESG funds to simplify its range for distributors and end investors.