Morgan Stanley IM's Calvert launches three active Article 8 funds

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Each fund aims to invest in companies ‘exhibiting sound management of financially material ESG characteristics’, as assessed through the firm’s principles.

The Calvert Global Equity, Calvert Global High Yield Bond and the Calvert US Equity funds bring the total number of Calvert funds available in Europe to 11.

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Each fund aims to invest in companies «exhibiting sound management of financially material ESG characteristics», as assessed through the firm's principles. The investment teams will also look to engage company management to seek to influence their approach on financially material ESG issues.

Calvert Global Equity will invest in companies that demonstrate sustainable business models and the ability to generate sustainable financial performance. The fund will seek to maintain over 50% of the portfolio allocated to sustainable investment holdings.

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Vittorio Ambrogi, head of European distribution at MSIM, said: «We continue to see strong investor demand for sustainable funds, which is why we are delighted to bring these strategies to the market.

»The addition of these funds demonstrates our continued focus on delivering best-in-class products and solutions that align investor values with financial outcomes, while also providing investors with a flexible, active approach."

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