BAML note key drivers for equity ESG funds

BAML has highlighted three secular drivers that could lead to significant inflows into equity ESG funds by 2030.

The risks & opportunities of water

Water issues offer big opportunities for investors according to the Edison Group.

UK fund manager Liontrust has appointed Martyn Jones as fund manager in its sustainable investment team.

The Euronext exchange has announced the creation of a new green bonds offering across its six regulated markets.

Fashion group Prada has agreed a €50 million 5-year sustainability loan with Credit Agricole.

Julius Baer has appointed Yvonne Suter as the head of corporate sustainability and responsible investment.

A new report from ShareAction claims US fund managers are lagging behind Europe in pushing for corporate action on climate change.

UBS Asset Management is planning to launch a new ESG money market fund.

Thailand’s Government Pension Fund will introduce ESG scoring to its stock and bond investments.

Microsoft is the most popular stock among ESG funds in the US according to a Forbes report.