All Morningstar articles
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Analysis
Investors cautiously optimistic as US exits from Paris Agreement
Despite Trump’s decision, there are still attractive opportunities for those willing to invest with a long-term view, industry claims
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News
2024 a record year for European ETFs but thematics disinvested
Morningstar research confirms 2024 as top year for ETFs although ESG sales have continued to decelerate
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News
IPE Conference: CPEG in talks with managers exiting CA100+
CPEG is asking asset managers to provide an explanation for their departures from the climate engagement group
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Stakeholder pressure grows in importance as ESG motivator – survey
But also remains a barrier; APAC asset owners most convinced about value of active ownership
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Analysis
IPE ESG Briefing: Moving money to EM, tackling myths
Plus: Voting rules in Europe and IPE’s Transition Conference
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News
Morningstar proxy season analysis: ESG shareholder resolution growth primarily driven by ‘anti-ESG’ proponents
Overall support for ESG proposals stayed flat in 2024 at 23%, with a marked rise in anti-ESG resolutions.
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News
‘Immediate changes’ to reduce UK Stewardship Code reporting burden
Financial Reporting Council provides update following first stage of ‘fundamental review’ of Code
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News
SDR enthusiasm is waning among managers, according to Morningstar
Managers are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach in adopting the SDR label due to stringent criteria of regime as well as UK-centric nature of labelling criteria
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News
Climate remains core ESG focus for institutional investors, Morningstar finds
Climate, biodiversity, water, and reporting around Scope 3 emissions emerging as material factors in driving investment policy
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Analysis
AGM 2024 stocktake: Key themes and lessons so far
Industry stakeholders say this year feels much the same as 2023 with the added rise in companies pushing back against shareholders
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News
Article 9 funds outflows continue amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty
Flows into Article 8 funds rebounded after three quarters of outflows
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News
People moves: Skandia appoints new head of asset management
Plus: MAPFRE names group CIO; Roelie van Wijk joins ABP’s board of directors
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News
Global ESG, sustainable fund flows fall for first time into negative territory
Investor interest for ESG appears to have waned amid a continuously challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop
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News
Morningstar expects up to 300 funds to opt for sustainability label
The most popular label for managers will be ‘sustainability focus’, which requires a fund to invest in sustainable assets, says Morningstar
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News
Article 8 funds outflows continue amid persistent macroeconomic pressures
Assets in Article 8 and Article 9 funds shrank by 1.3% over the third quarter of 2023, driven mostly by market depreciation, according to Morningstar
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News
Pension funds to continue alternatives buying spree
Pension schemes believe infrastructure and natural capital investments such as forestry are best placed to deliver sustainability and impact objectives
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News
ESG roundup: Just eight get top Morningstar commitment mark
Plus: ISS benchmark policy survey; More UK Stewardship Code signatories; MSCI pursues generative AI solutions
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News
ESG roundup: Asset managers still invest in assets misaligned with Paris Agreement
Plus: Article 8 funds suffer outflows of €14.6bn, says Morningstar report; GSS bonds could claim EU green bond standard label
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News
Climate resolutions remain high on the agenda during proxy season
Asset managers have different ideas of what ‘good’ looks like and when it comes to action and disclosure on climate change