ESG ETF inflows surge in 2020 & 2021
ESG ETFs saw record inflows and AUM in 2020 continuing into 2021 according to TrackInsight.
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MSCI says ESG in Asia surged in 2020
An MSCI investor survey has found that 79% of investors in Asia-Pacific increased ESG investments in 2020.
M&G to end to coal investments by 2040
M&G has said it will end investments in thermal coal in developed countries by 2030 and emerging markets by 2040.
Acadian appoints head of responsible investing
Acadian Asset Management has appointed Andy Moniz as Director of Responsible Investing.
AJ Bell to launch responsible portfolio service
AJ Bell Investcentre is launching a Responsible Managed Portfolio Service for advisers and clients wanting to invest in a responsibly focused portfolio.
GSAM appoints head of sustainability
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has appointed Margaret Chinwe Anadu as global head of sustainability and impact.
BNP Paribas AM appoints head of stewardship
BNP Paribas Asset Management has appointed Michael Herskovich as Global Head of Stewardship within its Sustainability Centre.
PGIM adds global ESG bond fund
PGIM has launched the Global Total Return ESG Bond Fund.
US ESG funds outperformed by 4.3% in 2020
US sustainable equity funds outperformed traditional funds by 4.3% according to the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing.
Humankind launches sustainable ETF
Humankind Investments has launched the US Stock ETF.