Climate change is top theme for products
Climate change is the top issue for asset managers in product development, according to research from Cerulli Associates.
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Blackrock launches ESG high yield ETFs
Blackrock has launched two ESG high yield bond ETFs with Dutch insurer ASR.
Robeco to use satellite data for ESG
Robeco says they will start using satellite imagery to check palm oil plantations for deforestation.
ESG ratings and news sentiment data
New research from Ravenpack shows how ESG strategies can be enhanced with the use of news sentiment data.
ESG stocks outperform in 2019
ESG stocks are up 32% on average so far this year compared with 22% for the S&P500.
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.
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.
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.