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The path to a sustainable economy
This episode explores the key pillars of a sustainable recovery including the three important long term trends that need to be addressed climate change, loss of biodiversity and inequality. It explores the key role for the finance industry which includes building new models that are not only about maximising monetary profits but also transition theory, and the value of ecological and social capital.
Policy responses: investment effects
The crisis has seen unprecedented fiscal and monetary policy responses around the world. So what are the implications for investments?
AI the ‘most consequential’ trend for infra investors despite scepticism
AI is “the most consequential megatrend” for infrastructure investors with opportunities not only around data centres, but also energy and fibre networks by extension. But despite the bullishness, some asset owners are wondering when – or if – AI will deliver a miraculous productivity gain and benefit the underlying infrastructure.
Ford’s global pension data tool
The multi-national car company, Ford, was faced with a massive data challenge as it sought to compare the impact of its 120 pension schemes, which it offers across 36 countries. It hired Redington to help and the result is the first worldwide pensions data analytics tool.
SEC chair Gensler in favour of mandatory climate disclosure
SEC chair Gary Gensler is in favour of the regulator stepping in to bring greater clarity and consistency to corporate climate disclosure. Speaking at a PRI webinar he said the current level of disclosure doesn’t allow investors to compare corporate climate preparedness, and that much of the data is inconsistent.
Improved returns ahead as market faces ‘evolution, not revolution’
Markets are facing an “evolution, not a revolution,” and asset returns are likely to improve over the next ten years, despite a range of challenges facing global markets.
The challenge of investing sustainably in sovereign debt markets
Investors speaking at Sustainability in Practice reflect on the challenges of sustainable investment in the trillion-dollar sovereign debt market: engagement, choosing what to measure and the impact of elections on policy to name a few.
Cost-templates pilot begins in UK
The Cost Transparency Initiative has entered its pilot phase, in which five of its templates will be tested in coming weeks. Data from the testing will be used to rationalise templates across the industry. The idea is to provide consistency of clarity of fees and costs, so trustees can compare funds easily.
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