ESG

Opinion

The ‘Divest Invest’ premium

A sample Divest Invest portfolio outperformed under climate-change modelling, when compared with a more traditional allocation exposed to fossil fuels and lacking tilts towards climate solutions.

Alex BernhardtMarch 29, 2017

Sustainability

GPIF keen on stewardship

The $1.26 trillion GPIF fulfils stewardship duties by promoting engagement between its external asset managers and investee companies. Fund managers have stepped up their efforts in response.

Amanda WhiteMarch 17, 2017

Asset Allocation

MSCI shines light in tax gap

MSCI ESG Research has seen growing demand from institutional investors for data on tax-related risk. In response, it has added data such as geographic revenue transparency to its ratings.

Amanda WhiteMarch 9, 2017

Asset Allocation

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.

Sarah RundellFebruary 3, 2017

Uncategorised posts

Year in review

Analysing the most read stories of 2016 reveals some interesting trends. Overwhelmingly the most popular investment stories have been about fees and issues of sustainability.

Amanda WhiteDecember 21, 2016

Investor Profile

HSBC Pension’s innovative DC offering

HSBC Bank (UK) Pension Scheme is an innovative hybrid fund that incorporates a climate tilt for its global equities default in DC, while in the DB portion it remains focused on de-risking.

Sarah RundellDecember 2, 2016

Opinion

The ‘Divest Invest’ premium

Sustainability

GPIF keen on stewardship

Asset Allocation

MSCI shines light in tax gap

Asset Allocation

NEST diversifies via high-yield bonds

Uncategorised posts

Year in review

Investor Profile

HSBC Pension’s innovative DC offering

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

ABP/APG Asset Management

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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