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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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