Columbia Threadneedle expands sustainable range with European Social Bond fund

Managed by Simon Bond

Columbia Threadneedle Investments has launched a third fund in its Social Bond range, investing in corporate bonds across Europe.

The Threadneedle (Lux) European Social Bond fund has been created in partnership with INCO, a global consortium for a new, inclusive and sustainable economy. It aims to deliver both a financial and a social return by investing in corporate bonds across Europe with a clear focus on supporting positive outcomes for individuals, communities or society as a whole. The average number of securities included will be 50 to 100 issuers, while the estimated OCF is 0.5% (Class I). MSCI expands ESG range with five indices This follows the launches of the Threadneedle UK Social Bond fund in ...