Barclays adds ESG to research

Barclays is to begin including ESG indicators in its equity research.

ESG funds outperform in market turmoil

ESG funds are outperforming conventional funds according to data from Bloomberg.

BlackRock has launched three new ultra-short bond ESG ETFs denominated in USD, GBP and EUR.

RepRisk is to launch an updated version of its ESG Risk Platform.

Lombard Odier Investment Managers is to launch the Climate Transition strategy for global equities.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange will demand greater ESG disclosure from listed companies.

Zürcher Kantonalbank’s asset management arm Swisscanto Invest has appointed a new ESG team from RobecoSAM.

Ossiam has appointed Clarisse Simonek as head of responsible investment and sustainability.

Nomura Asset Management has launched the American Century Emerging Markets Sustainable Impact Equity Fund.

Three large pension funds have issued a statement saying that firms need to start taking ESG and sustainability seriously.