ESG

Funds management

Investors’ interest in real and meaningful climate change risk disclosure is growing, with both investment groups and company shareholders pushing for accountability, ASI...

Funds management

The influence of ESG factors in investment decision making processes has been on the rise, according to Legg Mason’s survey....

Funds management

The Australian market for passive strategies sits behind larger and more mature markets, such as Canada and the US, in terms of net inflows and its size, according to Bet...

Expert Analysis

As the initial gloss wears off sustainable investing, Masja Zandbergen writes that it’s prudent to maintain a watching brief on potential issues and respond accordingly....

Funds management

The US-China trade war might be at the forefront of investors’ minds, but sustainability issues could be more pressing, according to Robeco. ...

Funds management

The responsible landscape is rapidly evolving and incorporating ESG factors into funds’ investment philosophies seems to be more relevant than ever, Legg Mason said....

Funds management

FTSE Russell and Sustainalytics have announced a global partnership in benchmarks as well as ESG research and ratings....

Funds management

Millennials are leading the pack when it comes to getting advice and going green, according to Legg Mason. ...

Financial planning

RIAA and AXA IM have launched the Financial Adviser Guide to Responsible Investment to help advisers deepen their understanding of responsible investment....

Funds management

Boutique investment manager, Ausbil has announced it has commenced managing global strategies....

Funds management

Ausbil argues that if a business relies on underpaid workers, slavery, or weak regulation on social issues, their earnings will unlikely be sustainable....

Funds management

Scientific Beta’s ESG filter has helped to exclude Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi from its environmental, social and governance indices....

Funds management

Insight Investment has launched a country sustainability risk model for sovereign assessments....

People & Products

AMP Capital has announced the appointment of Emily Woodland as co-head of sustainable investment, effective 12 November....

Expert Analysis

Pablo Berrutti writes that as regulators and companies show increasing focus on climate change, investors cannot afford either financially or ethically to look away from ...

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