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Does ESG influence real economy? 'Maybe a little bit,' says research

The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investments impacts the real economy "maybe a little bit", researchers have said.

Only 13 financial institutions plan to restrict oil expansion, says NGO

UK asked to support private green finance

Pension fund trustees urged to be bolder on ESG stewardship

LGIM: First in a series of 'net zero' credit fund launches

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) said the launch of its 'net zero' corporate bond fund will be the "first in a series" of 'net zero' credit funds, amid "significant" interest from institutional investors.

Green debt quadruples in Hong Kong

BNP publishes first 'biodiversity footprint'

BNP Paribas Asset Management has published the first 'biodiversity footprint' of its investments and revealed plans to report the positive biodiversity impact of its investments later this year.

UK delays sustainability disclosure consultation

The UK regulator overseeing development of new sustainability disclosure requirements for asset managers and asset owners has again delayed publishing proposals for consultation.

LGIM launches 'net zero' corporate bond fund

ESG litigation risk rising

A flood of ESG litigation involving companies and investors is predicted, writes Thomas Cox