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Exclusive: BlackRock boosts ESG credentials of DC fund range

Enhancements come on the back of client demand and ESG disclosure rules for schemes

30 June 2021 • 2 min read

BlackRock has updated the indices for five funds within its authorised contractual scheme (ACS) range introducing ESG screened equivalents ahead of new reporting requirements for schemes.

The investment manager today (30 June) said applying ESG screens across the five regional equity strategies - which are heavily invested in by UK defined contribution (DC) schemes - will improve th...

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