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  • Two-thirds of SDGs set to be missed, M&G analysis suggests

    01 October 2021

    A lack of investment means the world is on track to meet only six of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to analysis by M&G Investments.

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

    30 July 2021

    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.

  • M&G launches health impact fund

    22 June 2021

    M&G Investments has launched a listed equities fund targeting positive impact in health & well-being.

  • US senate wins a 'huge opportunity' for Biden's green ambitions, says M&G

    07 January 2021

    A "huge opportunity" has been handed to US President-elect Joe Biden to deliver on his green policy ambitions, according to M&G Investments, after his Democratic Party takes control of the US Senate following the elections in Georgia.

  • M&G launches climate-focused equity impact fund

    16 November 2020

    M&G Investments has launched an equity fund that targets positive climate impact alongside financial returns.

  • A fifth of Barclays investors back fossil fuel financing phase out

    07 May 2020

    More than a fifth of investors in Barclays backed a shareholder resolution urging the FTSE 100-listed lender to outline a plan to phase out its financing for fossil fuel firms.

  • M&G and EOS support Barclays fossil fuel funding resolution

    01 May 2020

    M&G Investments and EOS have confirmed they will support a shareholder resolution calling on Barclays to phase out its funding for fossil fuel firms, but Norway's sovereign wealth fund will not be supporting it.

  • M&G launches ESG emerging markets bond fund

    25 July 2019

    M&G Investments has launched an environmental, social and governance (ESG)-themed fund that will invest in emerging market corporate bonds.

  • World's top insurers stalling on climate change drive

    25 May 2018

    While insurers are increasingly aware of environmental risks which might impact both sides of their balance sheet, new research has found that their investment strategies are not in line with the Paris Agreement. The research was published the same week Royal Dutch Shell held its AGM and shareholders, including some large insurers, were asked to vote on a climate resolution. Did they stand up to the test? Paul Walsh and Vincent Huck report

  • M&G launches private debt impact fund

    16 April 2018

    UK asset manager M&G Investments has launched a fund focusing on private and illiquid debt that will deliver a positive social or environmental impact.