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Man Group analyses tobacco considerations in investment strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... exclusions." The process that Man Group has undertaken speaks to the extent that alternative assert managers, such as hedge funds, have taken up the mantle of responsible investment. "It's incredibly interesting to see that within our firm, where around ...

Mercer: ESG as source of innovation in shifting economy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... landscape, it makes sense to pay attention. We will see how that manifests itself in index funds, in quant funds, in hedge funds - there are all different ways of thinking about ESG and how to establish the appropriate weights on it." Governance is another ...

Mariner Investment Group selects MSCI ESG Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... Group has approximately US$10 billion in assets under management in direct and affiliated single and multi-strategy hedge funds, funds of funds and other alternative investments services with offices in several US cities, London, Tokyo and Seoul. Mariner ...

AXA IM: impact investing to drive growth in ESG strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... potential momentum of impact investing to the growth and expansion of alternative assets - particularly private equity and hedge funds - in the institutional investment sphere. He cited the growth of initiatives to enhance credibility and comparability ...

US$178.5bn in sustainable investments in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2013  |  NEWS
... Africa. The report measures sustainable investments across asset classes, from listed equities and fixed income to hedge funds and microfinance. Managed sustainable investing portfolios in Australia has increased by 33% between 2010 and 2012, from US$13.2bn ...

PRI publishes hedge fund responsible investment paper

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
... alignment in line with the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). PRI has released a discussion papers on hedge funds aimed at providing a framework for asset owner signatories to analyse the risks associated with hedge fund strategies ...

RIAA to join in global report on responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012  |  NEWS
... will make international market comparisons. It will cover all asset classes, from public equities and fixed income to hedge funds and microfinance. ESG investment strategies such as screening, integration and engagement will be assessed across jurisdictions. ...

Mercer ratings demonstrate challenge of integrating ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... ESG factors, 57% are in listed equities, 20% fixed income and the remaining 23% across real estate, private equity, hedge funds and others. Private equity has the highest proportion of highly rated ESG strategies, while hedge funds and fixed income had ...

Mercer gives top rating to 9% of ESG strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... ESG factors, 57% are in listed equities, 20% fixed income and the remaining 23% across real estate, private equity, hedge funds and others. Private equity has the highest proportion of highly rated ESG strategies, while hedge funds and fixed income had ...

Climate change issues integrated into investment decisions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2011  |  NEWS
... risk/opportunity most frequently in listed equity portfolios, with a lack of analysis of climate change issues for investments in hedge funds, government bonds and commodities, the report noted. Over half of investors surveyed invest in funds focused ...