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ESG data files - part 3, continued: ESG rating providers

The second instalment of this analysis of ESG rating agencies finds that investors are increasingly drilling down into the data that underlies the ratings. Peter Cripps reports.

ESG data files - part 3: ESG rating providers

As ESG ratings become embedded in mainstream investment decision making, they are attracting criticism. Is it justified, asks Peter Cripps.

The ESG data files - part one, continued: reported data

Investors are demanding an increasing amount of data from companies. What are its strengths and weaknesses, asks Peter Cripps

The ESG data files - part one: reported data

Investors are demanding an increasing amount of data from companies. What are its strengths and weaknesses, asks Peter Cripps

Circularity Capital closes upsized equity fund at £60m

Circularity Capital has reached a £60 million ($77 million) final close for an equity fund – smashing its £50 million target.

Thoughts on 'SDG bonds'

A number of 'Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) bonds' have been issued in recent years. Alice Val argues that issuers should not be tempted to target too many goals in their issues

People moves: Loomis Sayles, APG Asset Management, Axa Investment Managers and NatureBank Asset Management

Loomis Sayles has appointed Kathleen Bochman as director of environmental, social and governance (ESG).

Axa IMRA expands forestry portfolio with Finnish acquisition

Deal forms part of firm's responsible investment strategy

People Moves: AXA IM, Solactive, REG, Boralex

Axa's investment arm follows insurer in coal divestment

Axa Investment Managers (IM) has followed in the footsteps of its insurance arm by committing to divest its holdings in companies that derive 50% or more of their revenues from coal.