A Bank of America survey has found that climate change, governance and supply chains are the top priorities for institutional investors in 2021.
SEB bank has predicted that green bond issuance should reach $500bn in 2021.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a final rule and guidance promoting better climate-related financial disclosures for UK listed companies.
The European Fund and Asset Management Association has called for the regulation of ESG data, research and ratings.
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund has selected the gender diversity index recently launched by Morningstar in partnership with Equileap.
Volkswagen says it plans to link top executives’ bonuses to ESG targets.
Adrie Heinsbroek was been appointed as chief sustainability officer at NN Investment Partners.
Ethos Funds and BCV Asset Management have launched the Ethos Swiss Sustainable Equities investment fund.
Natixis Investment Managers has launched the Mirova US Sustainable Equity Fund.
The BNP Paribas Energy Transition fund has reached EUR 1.5bn AUM seeing a return of 132% YTD.