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Franklin Templeton, Janus Henderson and Mellon Investments have 'low ESG commitment': Morningstar

Franklin Templeton, Janus Henderson, Mellon Investments and VanEck have been assessed as having a low level of commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, in research by Morningstar.

11 companies pilot VBA impact methodology

News round-up: Sarasin, ABI, Green Finance Institute and PwC

Bond round-up: Amazon, Germany, Westpac, AIB, JSW Energy, EQT, Rexel ... and more

Bain Double Impact invests in 'urgent care' provider

Bain Capital Double Impact has invested an undisclosed sum in ConvenientMD, which operates 'urgent care' clinics along the US East Coast.

Dolma Impact Fund raises $40m

Nepal-focused Dolma Impact Fund has raised $40 million at first close of its second fund, attracting investment from a group of development finance institutions.

German 30-year green bond reports deeper 'greenium' amid investor demand

The first 30-year green bond issued by Germany reported a deeper 'greenium' than previous shorter-dated notes, as investor demand sent the order book to more than six times the offered amount.

Plans for International Sustainability Standards Board take step forward, says IOSCO

Credit investors must drive ESG differentiation as post-QE influence grows

The differentiation in the credit spread performance between environmental, social and governance (ESG) leaders and laggards is currently limited, but Aviva Investors expects this to increase as quantitative easing (QE) programmes wind down.

Two-thirds of automotive companies score zero for human rights