New ethical index takes off in the Benelux; SRI funds decrease

A new index compiled on the basis of both ethical and financial criteria is proving to be a hit with investors in Belgium and The Netherlands. The Ethical Europe Equity index, which was developed at the request of BNP Paribas by Solactive AG - in cooperation with Vigeo and Forum Ethibel - comprises 30 liquid European shares and is reset every quarter. In Belgium, the index has featured in six products this year with strike dates between May and December, issued by BNP Paribas Fortis Funding an