As European managers outpace their US and UK rivals when it comes to backing shareholder proposals

As European managers outpace their US and UK rivals when it comes to backing shareholder proposals
But IMF predicts $12trn-plus hit to global economy and slashes output forecast
AI and machine learning can improve measurement of ESG risks to enhance investment performance, says State Street
Process will run over next 20 months in 5% increments and is expected to eventually include 386 Chinese securities
Luxembourg-domiciled ETF assets under management increased by 56% last year, according to ALFI
Tie-up will combine Nordic bank’s relationships with State Street’s operational, data and analytic solutions
Reducing the carbon footprint in a portfolio through ESG screening alone seen as box ticking exercise
Investors pile into Vanguard ETF despite launch of cheaper rival
Under current rules, firms elect board every five years which blocks efforts to address underperformance, US group claims
Luxembourg and Ireland top jurisdictions set to benefit from asset managers shifting operations to new locations over the next five years, according to State Street survey.
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