BlackRock launches ESG bond fund

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

LXYOR issues DAX ESG ETF

Lyxor has issued the first ETF for the DAX incorporating ESG criteria.

AIM-listed Central Asia Metals has published its 2019 sustainability report.

Morningstar has bought Sustainalytics outright from its current 40% ownership.

Standard Ethics has announced the forthcoming launch of their SE European Utilities Index.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced the launch of two climate related equity indices.

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.

Refinitiv has announced changes to its ESG scoring methodology.

A report from Moody’s says that ESG issues will play a larger role in assessing credit ratings.