Federated Hermes tops asset manager ESG integration review
US asset manager Federated Hermes scored highest for environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration among major investors in a study by a credit rating agency.
Emerging market 'real economy' sustainable bond report published
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Environmental Finance have published a report on emerging market 'real economy' sustainable bond issuance trends...
HSBC, IFC 'real economy' emerging market green bond fund raises $538m
A green bond fund launched by HSBC Global Asset Management and the International Finance Corporation targeting 'real economy' issuers in emerging markets has raised more than $530 million from ten investors at its final close.
HSBC targets social impact with healthcare fund
HSBC Global Asset Management plans to create a 'sustainable' healthcare fund that targets positive social impact by reducing the overall cost of care.
26 firms commit to biodiversity impact and disclosure pledge
A pledge to set targets and reporting on biodiversity, and pressure world leaders to reverse nature loss has been signed by 26 financial firms managing over €3 trillion ($3.5 trillion) in assets, including Axa, HSBC Global Asset Management and Robeco.
BHP increases climate pressure on industry associations
Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP has enhanced its policy towards industry associations as it looks to ensure its climate lobbying aligns with the Paris Agreement.
HSBC launches 'next generation' sustainable equity ETFs
HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) has launched three sustainable equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) targeting firms with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores that are transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
HSBC and IFC real economy green bond fund raises $470m
HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) and the International Finance Corporation announced their green bond fund targeting "real economy" assets has raised more than $470 million following its third close.
HSBC plans its first ESG-focused ETFs
HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) has announced plans to launch eight environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused passive funds in the first six months of 2020.
Investors name and shame 700 companies for poor environmental impact reporting
Investors with almost $10 trillion in assets have begun pushing more than 700 companies, including ExxonMobil, Amazon and Volvo, to disclose better environmental impact information.
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