Gender diversity gives funds a performance lead
Investment teams in the highest quartile for gender diversity outperformed others by 45 basis points, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Growing demand for diversity investment products
Firms are developing more products focused on equal opportunities and gender issues, Cerulli found.
BlackRock sustainability policy and engagement leader to depart
Paul Bodnar, who had advised former President Obama on climate, joined BlackRock in 2021.
BNY Mellon files for Women’s Empowerment ETF
The fund aims to invest in companies that help improve the quality of life for women.
Broadridge adds ESG comparison service
The data, which is aggregated to artificial intelligence, cover more than 5,000 North American companies across 385 ESG topics.
Touchstone Investments files for ‘climate transition’ ETF
Lombard Odier’s Paul Udall is listed as portfolio manager for the forthcoming fund, which would be listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
DWS readies ‘climate action’ ETF
The product, which would invest in companies seen as leaders in addressing climate change in their businesses, would be the 14th Xtrackers ETF with an ESG theme.
Sustainability-themed funds on the rise
Newer ESG funds are coming to the market, and a greater share are sustainable funds, according to Cerulli.
iShares files for ‘breakthrough’ environmental ETF
The fund would follow the Morningstar Global Emerging Green Technologies Select Index.
BNY hires head of responsible investing from Neuberger
Manisha Ali 'will help build and shape the Investors Solutions Responsible Investing franchise.'