Nearly all global public investors now have ESG policies in place, finds BNY Mellon
Majority of central banks, sovereign funds and pension funds have ESG investment policies in place according to new research.
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HSBC launches ESG portfolio reporting service for asset owners and managers
Custodians continue to step into the provision of ESG transparency and insight to meet growing demand from their clients.
ESG proves its worth; now it is time to evolve
Investment strategies incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors outperformed during recent market turbulence, but what changes are in-store post-pandemic as the concept continues to mature?
ESG prevailed when the going got tough
Investment strategies incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors outperformed during recent market turbulence, regardless of the challenges that the concept still needs to overcome.
ISLA welcomes Norges Bank Investment Management to ESG working group
The trade body brings on one of the world’s most vocal proponents for ESG standards, providing a significant backer to the group’s ESG agenda.
Securities lending can be compatible with ESG, finds new study
A study from EY and PASLA found 89% of its members believe securities lending is compatible with ESG principles.
‘Social’ aspect of ESG set to be thrust into the spotlight by COVID-19
The global spread of coronavirus and subsequent company responses could come under the spotlight for investors' ESG strategies.
How ESG-friendly is securities lending?
As environmental, social and governance factors become ingrained on investment decisions, a landmark move by a Japanese pension fund has sparked an industry-wide debate over sustainability and securities lending.
Beneficial owners increasingly aligning governance programmes with securities lending
Securities lending experts argue beneficial owners are taking greater ownership over their governance responsibilities and applying these principles to securities lending programmes.
Northern Trust enhances its ESG analytics through new partnership
New ESG capabilities to support institutional investors’ governance, risk management and regulatory reporting through analytics.