Deutsche sets earlier sustainable finance target

Deutsche Bank says it aims to facilitate over 200bn euros in sustainable finance by the end of 2023, two years earlier than planned.

DB sets up ESG Centre of Excellence

Deutsche Bank has announced the establishment of an ESG Centre of Excellence in Singapore.

Britain’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) began on Wednesday with prices higher than EU carbon prices at around £50 per tonne.

Eurex Deutsche Börse is to offer futures on the MSCI ESG Enhanced Focus Indexes.

JPMorgan Chase has released carbon targets to align its financing activities with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.

Northern Trust Asset Management has introduced the ESG Vector Score that assesses companies ESG criteria impacting their operating performance.

Liontrust Asset Management says that it intends to launch the Liontrust ESG Trust (ESGT) PLC.

Companies that don’t fully engage with ESG may face total exclusion by investors, Larry Wieseneck, Cowen Co-President, has said.

Fidelity International has hired Gabriel Wilson-Otto as director of sustainable investing.

Legal & General Capital has appointed John Alker as its new head of sustainability.