Sustainability
Water makes mark in investors’ minds
Investors are taking steps to measure water risk in their portfolios and engage with companies to promote responsible stewardship.
Hugh W. Brown Jr.January 17, 2019
Editorial
Most popular stories of 2018
We are also pleased to say that you, our readers, are spending more time on our site, as evidenced by our 10 most read stories, which averaged 4.2 minutes per article. Thank you to all our interview subjects, readers and supporters over the last year. Below is a look at the 10 most popular stories of 2018.
Amanda WhiteDecember 20, 2018
Sustainability
Income inequality a global threat
From human rights to executive pay, the list of factors adding to global income inequality is growing, as is investor concern over the rising potential for financial and economic destabilisation.
Fiona ReynoldsDecember 14, 2018
Featured Story
ESG obligations a recipe for disaster
Hardly a day goes by without some communication on ESG investing. It seems everyone is getting on the bandwagon. But peers that Paul Bevin speaks to have concerns that virtue may come at a price.
Paul BevinDecember 11, 2018
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
Investor Profile
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