Nordea Asset Management has expanded its thematic fund range with a global equity fund launch targeting the "overlooked" area of social factors.
The Nordea Global Social Empowerment strategy will be co-managed by Thomas Sørensen and Olutayo Osunkunle, and focus on businesses that provide solutions addressing social issues, create a positive impact and generate sustainable shareholder value. The 'S' in ESG: What benefits can social factor analysis offer investors? Nordea Global Social Empowerment will target the thematic areas of "vital needs, inclusion and empowerment", explained Osunkunle. He added: "By allocating capital for positive social solutions, we aim to support sustainable global growth while contributing to the ...
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