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DWS adds ESG screens to ETFs

Lyxor launches corporate green bond ETF

Lyxor Asset Management has launched a €50 million global corporate green bond exchange-traded fund (ETF)...

DWS 'firmly rejects' greenwashing allegations as regulators circle

German asset manager DWS announced it "firmly rejects" allegations that it overstated the extent of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing activities amid revelations that US and German financial regulators are investigating the 'greenwashing' claims.

People moves: DWS, Mercer, Robeco, NN IP, AIG ... and more

DWS appoints Njagulj as global head of ESG for real rstate

Biden's infrastructure bill given cautious cheer by investors

Investors in low-carbon infrastructure in the US have given a sweeping spending plan only a lukewarm reception, but policy tailwinds for climate-focused investors are growing, Peter Cripps writes.

$14trn investor group pushes for AGM vote on 'net zero' claims

A group of 53 investors with a combined $14 trillion of assets under management has called for new climate-related corporate governance measures, including an annual general meeting (AGM) vote on corporate 'net zero' transition plans.

Zurich switches $1bn to new ESG index

Financial risk management models 'mask' water risk, OECD says

Models for assessing risk management to financial institutions may hide water risk, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said

News round-up: PRI, UNEP FI, DWS and more...