Tag: BNP Paribas

Asset Allocation March 1, 2024

Water Utility Equities Could Be Strong Performers Amid Volatile Market

Because the need for clean water is both universal and not close to being solved, publicly traded water utilities can be excellent low-risk investments.

Corporate Moves September 19, 2023

BNP Paribas Hires Scott Carter as Global Head of Investor Coverage

Carter previously worked at AQR Capital Management and Deutsche Bank.

April 3, 2023

Is Emerging Market Infrastructure Investing Still Appealing?

The need is still there, but investors must evaluate a wide variety of factors, including geopolitical ones, in selecting the right fit.

Asset Allocation February 15, 2023

Kentucky Retirement System Trustees Say It Is Not Subject to State’s Anti-ESG Law

The board of the County Employees Retirement System informed Kentucky’s treasurer that the 2022 law conflicts with CERS’ fiduciary duties.

Newsmakers January 5, 2023

Kentucky Treasurer Targets 11 Firms for ‘Energy Company Boycotts’

BlackRock, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase have all been threatened with state divestment due to alleged fossil-fuel bias.

Newsmakers September 24, 2019

Banks’ Pledge to Fight Climate Change Isn’t Universally Lauded

Environmental groups criticize pact as a P.R. stunt that masks their un-green activities.

Asset Allocation April 10, 2019

ESG Grows More Popular with Asset Managers

Some 75% of asset owners and 62% of asset managers hold ESG funds, BNP Paribas study says.

Corporate Moves February 22, 2019

People Moves Roundup through 2/22

Schroders expands DC team, new CEO tasked with Bitcoin swaps and other career moves

Market Moves September 13, 2018

Global, US Economies Should Be Fine Through 2019, Bank Says

Growth is expected to slow next year, though, according to BNP Paribas.