The number of funds that consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues when they make investment decisions is small according to MSCI research.
BlackRock UK head of defined contribution Steve Rumbles has resigned from the company.
Two newly-launched services aim to help institutional investors scrutinise their exposure to environmental social and governance risks.
UK - BlackRock veteran Deborah Fuhr is joining Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London as head of its Global Delta One Strategy, according to a source close to the bank.
Wendy Mayall, chief investment officer for Unilever's UK and Ireland pension scheme, is leaving her position after 16 years to rejoin the consulting industry.
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US - BlackRock has lured the trio who launched Merrill Lynch's private equity business to help kick-start direct private equity offerings within BlackRock.
Towers Watson has poached Helen Dowsey from rival consultant Aon Hewitt.
US - The New York State Common Retirement Fund has agreed a $4.25m settlement in a securities fraud law suit against Merrill Lynch.