MarketVector launches thematic ESG indexes

MarketVector Indexes has launched five new thematic ESG ETFs to be issued by Fineco Asset Management.

BlueOrchard adds impact credit fund

BlueOrchard has launched a new impact credit fund that looks to invest in megatrends in emerging markets.

CCLA has launched the CCLA Modern Slavery Benchmark which assesses the largest UK companies on how they are taking steps to eradicate modern slavery.

Bloomberg Intelligence’s ESG Market Navigator survey shows that 85% of investors and companies plan to boost ESG investment over the next five years.

BlackRock has held the close of its Evergreen Infrastructure Fund with commitments of over $1bn.

Blackfinch Group has launched the IFSL Blackfinch NextGen Infrastructure fund.

Robeco has launched the Fashion Engagement Equities Strategy, the market’s first fund focusing exclusively on the fashion industry.

DWS has launched new ETFs that track ISS STOXX Biodiversity indices.

Legal and General Investment Management has launched a suite of ESG government bond funds.

KKR has announced the final closing of the KKR Global Impact Fund II, raising $2.8 billion.