ESG
Lack of data ESG’s biggest challenge
Lack of robust data and reporting standards hinders ESG implementation, according to Lou Maiuri, executive vice president at State Street.
PEOPLE MOVES: Standard Life/Aberdeen, Killik, OMGI
Standard Life and Aberdeen have clearly defined the roles co-chief executives Keith Skeoch and Martin Gilbert will fill once the companies merge. Killik & Co’s Sarah Lord surprised many this week by announcing plans to move on from the company, while OMGI has parted ways with its fixed income head.
Investment | 2 Mar 17
Lyxor launches green bond Ucits ETF
Lyxor Asset Management, the European fund manager wholly owned by Societe Generale, has launched what it claims to be the world’s first green bond exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Fixed Income | 10 Feb 17
BlueBay expands ESG fixed income investment offering
Fixed income manager BlueBay Asset Management is expanding its environmental, social and governance (ESG) fixed income offering in response to client demand for greater incorporation of the ethical investment strategy.
Investment | 2 Feb 17
Agnostic investors embracing Shariah products
Agnostic and ethically-minded investors are increasingly turning to Shariah compliant products with asset managers happy to meet demand, says Jad Shams, head of Mena for Mirae Asset.