ESG
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April, 2019
ESG investing: spotting opportunities and avoiding risks
Dr Henrik Pontzen, Head of ESG, Union Investment. Dr Henrik Pontzen of Union Investment discusses a number of regulatory, market-driven and other factors that are coming into play for investors who are incorporating ESG concerns into their decision making The rise of the once niche subject of sustainability has been impressive. Just a few years ago, ...
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April, 2019
Impact investing – the next step after ESG?
Anna Shiel, Head of Origination, Big Society Capital. Anna Shiel of Big Society Capital surveys the increasing popularity of impact investment into such sectors as social housing and gives some pointers as to the best way to get started Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments have been growing in popularity among both retail and ...
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April, 2019
ESG investing and fixed income: the next new normal?
Mike Amey, Head of Sterling Portfolio Management and ESG strategies, PIMCO. Gavin Power, Chief of Sustainable Development and International Affairs, PIMCO. Mike Amey and Gavin Power of PIMCO discuss why the bond market may be uniquely suited to benefit from, and provide finance for, ESG-related efforts A quiet but profound pivot is underway in the ...
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April, 2019
Exploring fossil fuel divestment
James Mowat, Client Director, Majedie Asset Management. James Mowat of Majedie Asset Management considers the question of investing in the oil & gas sector in light of challenges posed by climate change Asset owners and asset managers face a major challenge. How should they try to influence the capital allocation of their investee companies to improve ...
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August, 2015
Managing climate risk in portfolios
Frédéric Samama, Deputy Global Head of Institutional & Sovereign Clients, Amundi Asset Management. Mats Adnersson, CEO, AP4. Patrick Bolton, Professor of Finance and Economis, Columbia University. Frédéric Samama of Amundi with Mats Andersson and Patrick Bolton introduces and explains the benefits portfolio ...
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August, 2015
The evolution of ESG
Matthew Craig, LAPF Investments. ESG factors are becoming increasingly important to long-term investor thinking. Matthew Craig explains the effect it is having Ethical, social and governance (ESG) issues have gradually moved from being a niche area of investment to an increasingly central position in institutional investment. It is no longer about ...
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August, 2015
A positive trend: corporate governance practices in emerging markets
Matthew Vaight, Global Emerging Markets Fund Manager, M&G Investments. Corporate governance is an important factor to consider when investing in emerging markets. Matthew Vaight of M&G Investments examines the issues involved Emerging markets have risen in prominence over the past few years as they have become ever more integrated into the global ...
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August, 2015
Lessons from efforts to strengthen audit quality
Natasha Landell-Mills, Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Research, Sarasin & Partners. Auditors play a vital role in ensuring investor interests are protected. Natasha Landell-Mills of Sarasin & Partners explains the processes involved In September 2014 Tesco Plc revealed that it had overstated its first half profits by over ...
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August, 2015
The ABC of ESG
Ian Maybury, Director, City Noble. Ian Maybury of City Noble examines the potential conflicts investors face when considering the opportunities in ESG The increasing impact of the fossil fuel divestment movement is giving new impetus to the application of ESG in the investment portfolios of institutional investors. The somewhat “tick box” approach ...
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