Redington, an independent pensions and investment consultant, has appointed Jill Davys to lead its offering for the local government pension scheme (LGPS). 

Manulife has announced a net zero emissions commitment to support climate goals worldwide, recognising the important role 37,000 employees, 118,000 agents, and over a trillion dollars in assets under management and administration can play in global climate solutions.

US Solar Fund has raised USD132 million in an oversubscribed issue of Ordinary Shares.

Northern Trust Corporation has finalised its acquisition of Parilux Investment Technology, completing its investment in the firm and its technology that was initiated in 2018. 

Lukka, an institutional crypto asset software and data provider has appointed Dan Huscher as Head of Data and Analytics. 

Liontrust is to expand into closed-ended investments by launching Liontrust ESG Trust PLC. 

FEG Investment Advisors (FEG) has signed up to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI).

Integral, a specialist technology company in the foreign exchange market, has reported average daily volumes (ADV) across Integral platforms totaled USD43.3 billion in April 2021. This represents a decrease of -19.2 per cent compared to March 2021 and an increase of +23.4 per cent compared to the same period in 2020. 

IOWArocks, the global marketplace for data, tech, and services, has added OWL Analytics to their rapidly expanding data marketplace. OWL Analytics is an alternative data company that focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research. They help investors integrate ESG data into their investment solutions with the goal of delivering enhanced investment results and positive social impact compared to benchmarks. 

Neuravest Research, a provider of AI-driven model portfolio solutions for institutional investors, has hired JP Gravitt as Head of Data and Strategy. Gravitt will spearhead the opening and staffing of Neuravest’s New York City office.