ESG

Investment | 22 Jul 16

Passive investing has made a rapid rise over the past couple of years. When it comes to sustainable investing, however, index-based funds are still relative newcomers.

Equities | 12 Jul 16

Axa Investment Managers has launched the Axa World Funds Global SmartBeta Equity ESG fund designed to provide a transparent, low cost way to invest responsibly whilst generating long-term returns and reducing risk.

Best Practice | 29 Jun 16

Investors in the United Arab Emirates have a shorter time horizon for investments than in other parts of the world and expect higher returns than the global average, according to a recent Schroders survey.

Investment | 20 Jun 16

Deutsche Bank and Arabesque Partners are to launch of a new family of investment products that apply a quantitative stock selection mechanism to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

Commodities | 20 Jun 16

Water is not only essential for life, but also for the expansion of industries and economies, according to Simon Gottelier, senior investment manager at Pictet Asset Management.