Industry News: ESG | Global (84)

The Sustainable Debt Market Has Become Unsustainable

2020-10-22

Bloomberg: There’s way more demand for bonds than there is supply, which isn’t a good thing. [Full article available to Bloomberg subscribers.]

Investors Step Up Pressure on Private Credit to Hire More Women

2020-10-22

Bloomberg: A specialized set of asset managers, responsible for investing $850 billion in higher-yield credit worldwide, is at risk of losing business unless it fixes its glaring shortage of women, especially in top jobs. [Full article available to Bloomberg subscribers.]

Blackstone Casts a Wider Net in Diversity Push

2020-10-22

Wall Street Journal: Private-equity giant Blackstone Group Inc. is making a wider push to increase diversity in portfolio companies and their boards of directors with two new initiatives. [Full article available to Wall Street Journal subscribers.]

Less Than Half of Asset Managers Assess Gender Diversity as Part of Their Investment Analysis

2020-10-19

Institutional Asset Manager: Research carried out by Redington has found that less than half (47 per cent) of asset managers assess gender diversity when researching potential investments – despite recognising its importance within their own firms.

Almost 60% of Mutual Fund Assets Will Be ESG by 2025

2020-10-19

Bloomberg: ESG investing is the most significant development in money management since the creation of the exchange-traded fund two decades ago and it will reshape finance just as passive funds have. [Full article available to Bloomberg subscribers]

Unregulated ‘Greenwashing’? ESG Investing is Under the Microscope

2020-10-14

CNBC: There’s growing appetite to invest in a more sustainable way, but experts warn that transparency is needed in this space if it’s to really do any good for the planet.

ESG Surges Everywhere But US

2020-10-14

Funds Europe: ESG appears to be passing the scrutiny test with more investors perceiving performance merits. This is with the exception of investors in the US, where scepticism has grown, according to a survey.

Covid ‘Perfect Storm’ for Vulnerable Is Opportunity for Finance

2020-10-14

Bloomberg: There are many societal parallels between climate change and Covid-19, and also a potential business opportunity. [Full article available to Bloomberg subscribers.]

Investors Want More Consistent ESG Data

2020-10-13

Pensions & Investments: Institutional investors using environmental, social and governance factors as a risk tool, as well as a source of investment, find the main objection is a lack of consistent data, according to panelists at the Milken Institute Global Conference, which was held virtually. [Full article available to Pensions & Investments subscribers.]

Asset Managers Call on Companies to Cut Down on Carbon Emissions

2020-10-13

Funds Europe: High carbon emitting companies have been called on by investment management firms to commit to a net zero future by setting science-based targets.

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The Sustainable Debt Market Has Become Unsustainable

2020-10-22

Investors Step Up Pressure on Private Credit to Hire More Women

2020-10-22

Blackstone Casts a Wider Net in Diversity Push

2020-10-22

Less Than Half of Asset Managers Assess Gender Diversity as Part of Their Investment Analysis

2020-10-19

Almost 60% of Mutual Fund Assets Will Be ESG by 2025

2020-10-19

Unregulated ‘Greenwashing’? ESG Investing is Under the Microscope

2020-10-14

ESG Surges Everywhere But US

2020-10-14

Covid ‘Perfect Storm’ for Vulnerable Is Opportunity for Finance

2020-10-14

Investors Want More Consistent ESG Data

2020-10-13

Asset Managers Call on Companies to Cut Down on Carbon Emissions

2020-10-13

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