Passive investing

There is a growing realization that combining index investing and sustainability engagement is not only possible but can reinforce and mobilize significant global assets under management to enable collaborative engagement. Passive investment has the potential to influence and achieve changes in corporate practices and strategies leading to real world impact through linking engagement to transparent capital re-allocation. This paper explores the evolution of ESG engagement and passive investing, especially the role of index providers in marrying passive investing and scalable engagement.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds

UK pension giant plans to advocate for ‘Net Zero Benchmarks’

New strategy will also see longer-dated green govvies and a ‘traffic light’ system for retail funds

The latest developments in ESG-related funds

Netherland’s second-largest pension fund has committed €50bn to sustainable investments

Partnership follows launch of BlackRock’s record-breaking climate ETFs last week

Amundi set to have more than 18% market share of ESG ETFs in Europe

Founder Campanale calls for more scrutiny on investment banks and exchanges

The rise of benchmarks based on ESG or climate credentials