Don’t let distractions thwart ESG focus
Potential deregulation will tempt investors away from ESG strategies in 2017. But MSCI advises that physical risks and Asian transitions show the wisdom of staying focused on the long term.
NEST diversifies via high-yield bonds
UK multi-employer fund pushes for better returns in fixed income with an active global high-yield bond fund, while stressing ESG principles and long-term relationships with asset managers.
Bulk of pension assets still at top end
The 300 largest funds, and the seven biggest country markets, continue to control the lion’s share of global pension assets, a Willis Towers Watson study has found.
PGGM, APG lead Dutch sustainability push
Two of the Netherlands’ largest fund managers, PGGM and APG, are developing investment strategies designed to help boost the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
Dangers, and opportunities, lie ahead
Against a backdrop of geopolitical tumult, Mercer’s Phil Edwards outlines four developments investors will need to consider when building and adjusting their portfolios for the year ahead.
Wellcome sterling bet eases Brexit pain
Calling sterling correctly ahead of Brexit and sitting patiently in large caps are key components of Wellcome Trust’s success, which means more money for fighting drug-resistant infections.
