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Franklin Templeton launches two ESG-focused ETFs

Franklin Templeton has added two sustainability-focused index-tracking exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its range.

ESMA recommends cutbacks to ESG disclosures for benchmarks

Sustainability-related disclosures by providers of investment benchmarks should be cut to "reduce burden for administrators", the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has said.

Addressing the hidden water footprint of data and AI

Rising adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is indirectly driving soaring water consumption by data centres, write Lisa Beauvilain, Matthew Wright & Johan Florén

Mirova acquires 250MW Italian renewable energy platform

Biodiversity funds underperform in 2024 market rally

Biodiversity funds continued to lag their benchmarks in 2024, reports Genevieve Redgrave

Why is it so difficult to raise capital for the world's biggest economic opportunity?

The Clean Growth Fund's Beverley Gower-Jones explains the challenges of raising capital for the next generation of UK climate tech companies. Rob Langston reports

Valuations are at rock bottom, says WHEB

Impact stocks are currently trading at attractive valuations, presenting a buying opportunity, WHEB Asset Management has claimed.

Foresight acquires impact investor WHEB

Foresight Group has acquired London-based impact investor WHEB Aset Management for an undisclosed amount, in a deal that it says will reinforce its position as "a leader in impact investing in public markets".

BlackRock launches fund with SDR label

BlackRock has launched its first fund to have a label under the UK's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime.

More 'honesty' needed about biodiversity funds, says AXA IM

Investors are increasingly interested in the market's largest biodiversity strategy but better labelling guidelines is required, Anna Väänänen tells Genevieve Redgrave