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News Round Up: MSCI, Sumitomo Life, British Standards Institution, and more

US hedge fund manager launches impact firm

Veteran hedge fund manager Chris James has launched a firm that will focus on investing in companies that make profit and positive impact in the areas of 'jobs, workers, communities and the environment'.

A first-class approach to tackling climate change

Through their endowment funds, universities, along with charitable foundations, have an opportunity to play a critical role in tackling the climate emergency, says Ashley Fagan

BlackRock, Vanguard climate and social voting records continue to disappoint

Asset managers' proxy voting record on shareholder resolutions for climate and social issues continued to disappoint in 2020, according to a report by ShareAction, with US giants BlackRock, Vanguard and Capital Group among the worst performers.

News Round Up: State Street, Bank of America, CFA Institute, and more

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