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Regulators increasing focus on sustainability outcomes - First Sentier

Interventions from regulators across Europe are driving increased focus on the sustainability outcomes of investments, according to First Sentier Investors.

Domini launches impact mutual fund

Domini Impact Investments has launched an international equities mutual fund targeting companies 'helping to address some of our greatest sustainability challenges'.

BlackRock builds climate risk data into its portfolio management software

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has created a dedicated climate risk management platform as part of its portfolio management software Aladdin.

EU carbon market update: 1 December 2020

News Round Up: Kepco, Barclays, MSCI, and more

Sweden's central bank brings sustainabilty exclusions into QE

Sweden's central bank said it will incorporate sustainability considerations into its corporate bond buying as part of its quantitative easing (QE) programme from January.

ECB to stress test banks on climate risks after finding disclosures lacking

Eurozone banks will, in 2022, be stress-tested for the first time on their ability to withstand climate-related risks, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said.

S&P's ESG capabilities boosted by $44bn IHS Markit merger

Financial services giant S&P has agreed to merge with data provider IHS Markit, in a mega deal that will boost S&P's already-considerable environmental, social and governance (ESG) firepower.

ESG data provider involvement good for impact investing, says Triodos

Triodos has welcomed the increasing participation of large environmental, social and governance (ESG) data providers as a positive development for impact investors.

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