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MSCI index launches ESG into mainstream

Following its merger with RiskMetrics, global index provider MSCI will launch a series of indexes and risk products incorporating ESG for the first time, and in doing so will propel ESG factors into the mainstream. Amanda White spoke to managing director, global head of index and applied research at MSCI, Remy Briand. With more than […]
Amanda WhiteJuly 7, 2010
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ESG and performance

According to academic research analysed by the Mercer Responsible Investment business unit in its latest report, there is a growing engagement by the investment community in responsible investment, just as the link between environmental, social and governance issues and performance proves to be a positive relationship. Amanda White spoke with Helga Birgden, head of responsible […]
Amanda WhiteNovember 25, 2009
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UK funds lead charge on ESG

The £3.6 billion ($5.9 billion) London Pensions Fund Authority has recently beefed up its internal environmental, social and governance capabilities, resulting in more effective engagement, including with the Mayor of London. Kristen Paech talks to chief executive Mike Taylor about LPFA’s short, medium and long-term objectives for ESG and why the fund has taken matters […]
STAFF WRITERAugust 12, 2009
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A framework for ESG considerations in portfolio design

The inherent breadth and ambiguity of environmental, social and governance issues has resulted in the integration of ESG considerations into portfolio design remaining largely a philosophical push, without clarity on the direct and indirect impacts on shareholder value. In this working paper, AQR Capital Management’s Jeff Dunn, outlines a simple framework for considering the impact […]
STAFF WRITERJuly 28, 2009
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Crisis fails to derail support for ESG

A new report commissioned by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has found environmental, social and governance investment criteria in emerging markets are being embraced by most of the asset management community despite the economic crisis.
STAFF WRITERJuly 14, 2009
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