“Sustainable ETFs Gather Momentum: What’s Behind the Surge” – Zacks – July 5, 2016
An article published on Zacks on July 5, 2016 inquires what is driving the recent growth in sustainability-themed exchange traded funds (ETFs). It lists a number of ETF products with an ESG, human rights, social and/or sustainability focus, including several with emerging market coverage. The article concludes that sustainability-focused ETF funds will “gain considerable investor […]
“Vigeo Eiris published the Emerging Market 70 Ranking” – Vigeo Eiris – July 5, 2016
On June 22, 2015 Vigeo Eiris updated the composition of the Emerging Market 70 Ranking, “comprised of the 70 best performing companies from a reference universe of 800 companies from 31 emerging countries.” According to a press release, “(t)he 70 selected companies are listed in 15 countries, belong to 29 sectors and employ more than […]