Archive

  • ESG ratings for funds

    22 June 2016

    Sustainability scores for funds are not perfect, but are a useful addition to the many tools available to responsible investors, reflects Hamza Ali

  • Engie's notes to be removed from Barclays MSCI green bond index

    13 June 2016

    Engie's notes have been removed from the Barclays MSCI green bond index, following a long-awaited review of its rules.

  • People Moves

    06 May 2016

    The latest people moves at NRG Yield, Gamco, MSCI, Alesco and Vigeo Eiris

  • People Moves

    27 April 2016

    The latest peoples moves, including changes at Pegasus Capital, TerraForm Power, LSE, Calvert and RobecoSAM

  • PRI at 10: A time to reflect and look ahead

    27 April 2016

    On the 10-year anniversary of the official launch of the PRI, Fiona Reynolds reflects that much has been achieved - but much remains to be done

  • Low-carbon indexes: the next generation

    26 April 2016

    The number of passive vehicles that allow investors to decarbonise continues to grow, but will future additions look at projected as well as current emissions, asks Sophie Robinson-Tillett

  • Investors urged to steer carefully around autos following Mitsubishi scandal

    20 April 2016

    Investors were warned to be wary of the automobile sector after another major manufacturer was embroiled in an emissions scandal.

  • MSCI, FTSE add to range of ESG indexes

    12 April 2016

    Two more indexes that aim to give institutional investors exposure to companies whose products and services address major environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges, have been launched by MSCI and FTSE Russell.

  • UBS sustainable ETFs 'to break through the £500m mark'

    21 March 2016

    Investments in UBS's sustainable exchange traded fund (ETF) business are expected to break through the £500 million ($720 million) barrier this year.

  • MSCI follows Morningstar to begin scoring funds on ESG

    08 March 2016

    MSCI has expanded its environmental social and governance (ESG) research coverage to include, for the first time, exchange traded funds (ETF) and mutual funds.