Funds

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Amundi launches suite of net-zero funds; Swedish equity funds far from Paris target, says Riksbank.

Wave of Article 9 fund re-upgrades expected as asset managers given green light to set definitions of sustainable investments.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Lloyd’s Investment Platform launches private impact fund; Polestar announces new investors for European circular debt fund.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: IIGCC calls for final UK green taxonomy; Group launched to advise Defra on sustainability.

Lack of negative reaction is partly due to other firms also downgrading, according to manager's head of ESG advisory.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Scottish Widows adds £1.4bn environmental fund suite; Schroders Capital launches first UK LTAF.

Final statement now expected in Q3, as the UK regulator considers feedback, such as on refining some of the specific criteria for labels.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Morgan Stanley IM launches two Article 8 fixed income funds; NBIM acquires stake in German offshore wind project.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: AP Pension divests €41m from fossil fuel firms; Investors support EU's proposed forced labour product ban.

Some administrators are miscalculating benchmarks due to outdated ESG ratings or failing to apply exclusion criteria in calculations.