Capital Monitor finds a distinct lack of variety among ESG ETFs, especially the most popular. The holdings of funds with different ESG ratings were also similar, revealing minimal differences in exposure.
European proposals on ESG fund distribution are sparking worries about mis-selling, market fragmentation and, as a result, potentially reduced flows into such products.
The number of ESG ETF launches shows no signs of abating, and while many are now aligning with the UN SDGs, their diversity and quality are questionable.
A lack of technical guidance on Europe’s SFDR legislation has left asset managers to fill in the gaps, leading to confusion and serious risks of both greenwashing and market fragmentation.
The proliferation of ESG indices and the funds launched off the back of them is great business, but the ESG ratings underpinning them are under intense scrutiny.
Energy majors face a rising number of US lawsuits arguing that they knew about fossil fuels' negative environmental impact for decades but sought to conceal the facts.
Sustainable bond issuance rocketed in the first quarter. Despite scepticism over their true purpose and impact, there is little evidence to suggest that demand will abate soon.
The European Commission wants to compel around 50,000 companies to report across a range of ESG factors. Investors, banks and NGOs are broadly aligned, but reservations exist.
Two of Europe’s biggest pension investors have teamed up with Australian and Canadian peers to channel billions towards the UN’S Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s how it works.
In his new book, the former central banker aims his observations on the climate crisis at the people with the power and money to make a difference. Can we expect them to listen?
The EU’s plan to divert billions of dollars towards sustainable initiatives will require a host of fundamental reforms. We outline the areas most likely to be addressed.
With the UK assessing the template set by the EU in 2019, investors and intermediaries are anxious about the implications of regional differences. The evidence suggests there's no reason to be.
Accurate corporate reporting is key in the fight against climate change, but with more than 600 standards to potentially work to, it’s enough to confuse even the most hardened bean-counter. We flag those you can’t ignore.
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