BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched a Social Bond fund, which will invest in bonds aimed at financing projects with positive social impacts.
The fund is classified as Article 9 under SFDR and falls under the management of BNP Paribas AM's bond team and sustainability centre. It will utilise BNPP's proprietary methodology where bond and issuer selection are aligned with the firm's sustainable investment standards. BNP Paribas AM expands ETF range with 'dark green' launch The fund will invest in three areas, with a minimum of 75% allocated to bonds labelled social or sustainable, promoting access to essential services such as water, affordable housing, employment, food security and others. Up to 25% of the fund can ...
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