Balancing act: Active management and sustainability

Since the dawn of sustainability investing, more than 15 years ago, the debate over the balancing act of active risk, tracking error and sustainability has persisted. This session looked the relationship and how various investors tackle the debate.


Speakers
Marc-Olivier Buffle, head of thematic research and client portfolio managers, Pictet Asset Management (Switzerland)
Eric Farls, senior portfolio manager, and ESG committee member, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (United States)
Charles Hyde. head of asset allocation, New Zealand Super (New Zealand)


Chair
Amanda White, director of institutional content, Conexus Financial (Australia)

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