2020 will be ‘climate super year’
The Institute of International Finance says 2020 will be a “climate super year” for investment as demand for ESG continues to increase.
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NB announces Japan ESG equity team
Neuberger Berman has announced its first Japan-based equities team focusing on ESG research.
Kairos launches ESG fund
Kairos has launched a new ESG fund, the KIS ActivESG, a long-short fund investing in large- and mid-cap European stocks that meet the firm’s ESG criteria.
SE Asia sees rise in ESG investing
The continuing boom in capital investment in South East Asia is seeing an increase in ESG targeting, according to a new report by Bain and Company.
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Responsible investing hedge fund launched
Quentin Dumortier, a former trader at hedge fund Edoma Partners has launched a new hedge fund focusing on responsible investments.
Singapore to invest $2bn in green funds
Singapore will invest US$2 billion in green funds to fight climate change.
Materiality remains key concern says SSGA
Investors find obtaining material company data the biggest challenge in ESG integration, according to a survey by State Street Global Advisors.
World Bank launches ESG platform
The World Bank has launched a platform for assessing sovereign ESG ratings.
Safra Sarasin changes fund name
Bank J. Safra Sarasin has changed the name of its flagship fund to JSS Sustainable Equity – Global Thematic.