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Fixed income, ESG start to bond

ESG integration in fixed income is finally starting to happen but the challenges it presents aren’t the same as in equities; for example, bondholder rights and shareholder rights aren’t the same. Have a look at what’s necessary to further blend ESG and fixed income.

Georg Inderst and Fiona StewartNovember 13, 2018

Sustainability

The world’s most influential capital

The 100 largest asset owners have a huge worldwide impact. As global markets evolve, they’ll need proactive leaders, the right technology and good public policy to help shape a better economy.

Roger UrwinNovember 12, 2018

Sustainability

Asset Owner 100’s wealth of influence

The sheer weight of money behind the world’s largest 100 asset owners represents a huge opportunity to show leadership in the allocation of capital. A Willis Towers Watson report reveals the 100 largest and which ones are meeting the challenge.

Amanda WhiteNovember 12, 2018

Sustainability

MP Pension’s full embrace of ESG

The $17.4 billion Danish fund for academics is emphasising all three letters in ESG. Its portfolio is shedding fossil fuels as it advocates for diversity and plots a new sustainable strategy.

Sarah RundellNovember 9, 2018

Sustainability

Don’t let fear keep Africa off limits

Investment in African infrastructure has the potential to provide favourable returns, along with opportunities to make a big social impact. Study up and look past the headlines, Mercer writes.

Max MesservyNovember 7, 2018

Sustainability

Big data, ESG ratings help find alpha

Companies that deliver on sustainability are starting to trade at a premium and investors need to shop for value. New research, by George Serafeim, professor of business administration, Harvard Business School, shows big data and ESG ratings can combine to find alpha.

George SerafeimNovember 2, 2018

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Cbus benchmarks managers on climate risk

The $32.5 billion Australian superannuation fund has set emissions targets for portfolios and incorporated TCFD disclosure rules as it makes climate risk management a factor in awarding mandates.

Alice UribeOctober 30, 2018

Sustainability

Protecting human capital helps everyone

Investors have plenty to gain from helping to protect human rights in supply chains and managing the human costs during technological disruption and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Sarah RundellOctober 12, 2018

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Sustainability

Fixed income, ESG start to bond

ESG integration in fixed income is finally starting to happen but the challenges it presents aren’t the same as in equities; for example, bondholder rights and shareholder rights aren’t the same. Have a look at what’s necessary to further blend ESG and fixed income.

Georg Inderst and Fiona StewartNovember 13, 2018

Sustainability

The world’s most influential capital

The 100 largest asset owners have a huge worldwide impact. As global markets evolve, they’ll need proactive leaders, the right technology and good public policy to help shape a better economy.

Roger UrwinNovember 12, 2018

Sustainability

Asset Owner 100’s wealth of influence

The sheer weight of money behind the world’s largest 100 asset owners represents a huge opportunity to show leadership in the allocation of capital. A Willis Towers Watson report reveals the 100 largest and which ones are meeting the challenge.

Amanda WhiteNovember 12, 2018

Sustainability

MP Pension’s full embrace of ESG

The $17.4 billion Danish fund for academics is emphasising all three letters in ESG. Its portfolio is shedding fossil fuels as it advocates for diversity and plots a new sustainable strategy.

Sarah RundellNovember 9, 2018