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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

Federated Hermes tops asset manager ESG integration review

US asset manager Federated Hermes scored highest for environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration among major investors in a study by a credit rating agency.

ECB 'tilts' bond programme towards greener companies

The European Central Bank (ECB) will favour greener companies for its corporate bond programme from October, it has said.

WHEB snaps up transitional companies amid market sell-off

WHEB Asset Management (AM) has swooped on "high-value" sell-offs for companies involved in transitional technologies, such as electric vehicle (EV) components and semi-conductor chips.

Algebris transition fund raises €200 million