Asset Managers

The AMF has given asset managers in breach of the EU regulation until December to comply.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Nuveen and Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management among new UK stewardship code signatories; Oklahoma judge permanently halts energy boycott law.

Investors pre-declaring voting intentions instinctively feels like a positive move, but there could be risks of unintended consequences if not done in a consistent way.

Concerns raised that current definition of stewardship goes beyond long-term value creation, says UK regulator’s head of stewardship, as broader review continues.

The provider joins Sustainalytics in exiting the market, while MSCI stays.

Manager building team for new service, which will engage and vote with a greater focus on climate and sustainability topics.

Regulator weighs in on ‘vague’ use of SDGs to back up sustainability claims.

German regulator calls for reporting burden to be slashed for EU investors, supports introduction of UK-style fund-labelling categories.

California pension fund also issues warning to asset managers on voting.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: Abrdn promotes Welsh-Rose to deputy chief sustainability officer; EFRAG seeks technical staff for development of sector standards.