Robeco

FIS Oxford 2024

AI is a copilot, not a driver, of asset owner organisational change

The use of AI in asset owners’ investment operations continues to proliferate but increasingly they’re setting clear boundaries around what it is and is not permitted to do, while resisting the temptation to allow AI to dictate organisational change.

Simon HoyleDecember 5, 2024

FIS Oxford 2024

Investors balance net zero with fiduciary duty and climate scepticism

A panel session at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Oxford discusses how the absence of policy is making net zero investment more challenging. Asset owners have to work hard to explain to beneficiaries why net zero targets give a better risk adjusted return.

Sarah RundellNovember 28, 2024

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Products and services, not operations, key to assessing ESG

Global asset management firm Robeco has differentiated its ESG assessment methodology to give a more accurate picture of the impact investors have on sustainable development goals (SDGs), according to Rachel Whittaker, the firm’s head of sustainable investment research.

Ben HurleyNovember 27, 2023

Featured Story

Emerging tech and a little pragmatism make biodiversity investible

Finding “nature positive” companies to invest in is a challenge, delegates to Sustainability in Practice at the University of Oxford have heard. But Institutional investors can play a key role in turning corporate laggards into leaders.

Sarah RundellNovember 9, 2023

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Sustainability in Practice: Time to get realistic about net zero

Many asset owners have net zero commitments in place, but few of these targets are being met with implementation. In the opening session of Sustainability in Practice at the University of Oxford, delegates discuss how investors should get realistic about net zero.

Sarah RundellNovember 7, 2023

Investor Profile

NZ Super revamps factor portfolios, continues impact journey

NZ Super has revamped its multi-factor equities portfolios, working with its three external managers to integrate sustainability. Amanda White spoke to head of external investments, Del Hart, about the fine balance of meeting sustainability goals and finding factor alpha, and the next phase of the sustainability strategy: measuring investments for impact.

Amanda WhiteAugust 3, 2023

FIS Oxford 2024

AI is a copilot, not a driver, of asset owner organisational change

FIS Oxford 2024

Investors balance net zero with fiduciary duty and climate scepticism

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Products and services, not operations, key to assessing ESG

Featured Story

Emerging tech and a little pragmatism make biodiversity investible

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Sustainability in Practice: Time to get realistic about net zero

Investor Profile

NZ Super revamps factor portfolios, continues impact journey

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