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February, 2022
An inflation-resistant bridge to a sustainable future
David Crawford, Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution, Nordea Asset Management UK. David Crawford of Nordea Asset Management UK explains how an actively-managed infrastructure portfolio can make a sustainable impact while also offering some protection against inflation Over the last decade, the path of inflation, as measured by the ...
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February, 2022
Increasing allocations to infrastructure drives the sector forward
Pádraig Floyd, LAPF Investments. Pádraig Floyd surveys the burgeoning field of infrastructure and assesses its development and future potential Infrastructure has long been touted as the “perfect” asset class for long-term investors and defined benefit (DB) pensions in particular. Consistent, long-term bond-like, indexed returns is the promise ...
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February, 2022
Integrating ESG analysis into infrastructure debt investments
Phelim Bolger, Director, IFM Investors. Jacob Otto, Debt Product Specialist, IFM Investors. Phelim Bolger and Jacob Otto of IFM Investors discuss investment opportunities in infrastructure debt and offer three key ESG-related considerations to bear in mind when assessing the range of investments There is clear evidence that society needs to invest ...
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December, 2021
Driving a “Just Transition”
Stephen Hearle, Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution, Nordea Asset Management UK. Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK looks at how a greater focus on the social elements of ESG can make financial sense What is an Inclusive Green Economy? COP26 saw experts from around the world discussing the actions needed to reduce human impact ...
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December, 2021
The future looks bright for impact investment
Pádraig Floyd, LAPF Investments. Pádraig Floyd considers the recent growth of impact investing and shows how impact itself is taking a place alongside the standard investment criteria of risk and return Impact investing has experienced considerable growth in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many investors have agreed with the old adage that ...
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December, 2021
Why we need to rethink the SDGs to address the climate crisis
Pierre Abadie, Group Climate Director, Tikehau Capital. Pierre Abadie of Tikehau Capital discusses how and why we need to rethink the UN Sustainable development goals The fundamental effectiveness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is undeniable. They replaced the former MDGs (Millenium Development Goals) as one of the major outcomes of the ...
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December, 2021
The economics of harming biodiversity will increasingly drive social impact
Joanna Frontczak, Impact Equity Senior Analyst, Vontobel Asset Management. Elena Tedesco, Impact Equity Portfolio Manager, Vontobel Asset Management. Joanna Frontczak and Elena Tedesco from Vontobel Asset Management discuss how companies can increase their biodiversity, why they should, and provide examples of some that have successfully done ...
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December, 2021
Place-based impact investing through housing
Simon Chisholm, Chief Investment Officer, Resonance. Simon Chisholm at Resonance outlines why housing can be an excellent fit for LGPS investors looking to deliver positive local impact The Good Economy defines Place Based Impact Investing (PBII) as investments made with “the intention to yield appropriate risk-adjusted financial returns as well as ...
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December, 2021
How real estate investing can have a real social impact
Nick Montgomery, Head of UK Real Estate Investment, Schroders Capital. Paul Myles, Business Development Director – Private Assets, Schroders Capital. Nick Montgomery and Paul Myles of Schroders examine the economics of place-based investment, showing how this not only helps to minimise regional inequalities but can also provide a better financial ...
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October, 2021
The future of Build-to-Rent in a net-zero world
Michael Adefuye, Senior Research Manager, LGIM Real Assets. James Sparshott, Head of Local Authorities, LGIM. Michael Adefuye and James Sparshott of LGIM explore the build-to-rent sector and look at how as an asset class it has the potential to contribute towards a greener, more sustainable future, while still achieving attractive returns for local ...
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