Quantitative managers test ESG data as stand-alone factor in strategiesBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019 8:17AMEnvironmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) data is increasingly being integrated into quantitative investing strategies, and with depth and breadth of data increasing each year, quantitative managers are exploring whether ESG is a separate factor as an investment characteristic among stocks. Related News |
Editor's Choice
Rio Tinto inks lithium deal as chief resigns
Rio Tinto has formed a joint venture for a Chilean lithium project, just days before announcing its chief executive will depart.
Green moves: First Nations Foundation, Future Fund
Phil Usher has stepped down from his role as chief executive of First Nations Foundation, while Future Fund has welcomed a new director of responsible investment.
Public sector pay gap revealed
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency published the public sector gender pay gap data for the first time.
Record green bond issuance on the cards
Green bond issuance is predicted to hit US$600 billion this year.