JPMorgan has launched a sustainable investments platform providing a suite of tools to institutional investors seeking for environmental, social and governance (ESG) products.
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Called JP Morgan Ethos Investments, the platform is aimed at investors looking to deploy capital in ESG-focused assets.
Through this platform, investors will be able to choose between active and passive strategies and bespoke portfolios, across equity, credit and fixed income.
The platform will also include green and social bonds issued by highly rated supranational corporate entities to combine principal protection and equity-linked upside potential.
Also, investors can receive exposure to assets selected for their ESG performance via JPMorgan’s partnerships with index providers and asset managers.
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By GlobalDataMoreover, the bank has partnered with index provider S&P and World Bank for the launch of a new range of indices.
JPMorgan global head of equities Tim Throsby said: "We have seen first-hand the rapid rise in demand for ESG-based products, as clients realise that the returns can be just as rewarding as with traditional products," said, at.
"This platform is designed to allow clients to choose from a wide range of benchmark indices and bespoke portfolios across asset classes. We expect it to open up a whole new investment base for companies that demonstrate strong ESG credentials, and bring opportunities for investors," he added.
World Bank head of investor relations and new products Heile Reichelt said: "JPM’s new sustainable investments platform is a welcome addition to expanding opportunities for investors who are looking to do well financially, while supporting investments that have a positive impact."
S&P Dow Jones Indices CEO Alex Matturri said: "We are proud to be a part of the JP Morgan Ethos Investments platform by providing a range of new climate change and ESG indices to it, starting with the upcoming launch of the S&P Europe 350 Climate Change LVHD Index.
"We are excited to be working with JP Morgan to develop the new range of indices which will bring greater benchmarking and measurement tools to investors through the JP Morgan Ethos Investments platform."
