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Robeco on ESG integration, SDGs and impact investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... information, for example." Integrating ESG data contributes positively to equity portfolio performance, Zandbergen said. The research data on whether ESG integration counts as a separate factor in quant strategies, and how it will perform at the end ...

MSCI Barra purchases data analytics firm Carbon Delta

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... office will act as MSCI's Climate Risk Center, with the goal of developing "strong partnerships with leading academic and research institutions around the world to advance the use of climate science for financial risk analysis," MSCI said. "Carbon Delta ...

Emerging markets bring exposure to unmanaged ESG risk: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... governance (ESG) risk than in developed markets, according to analysis from Sustainalytics. Martin Vezer, manager, thematic research, Sustainalytics Sustainalytics recently compared the stocks comprising the FTSE Emerging Index with the stocks comprising ...

Retail investors would accept lower returns for ethical performance: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... financial returns if companies always acted ethically towards customers, employees and the community, according to new KPMG research. The report is based around a nationwide survey of 1,510 Australian retail shareholders. The report found that 51% rate ...

Amundi launches Amundi Funds Multi-Asset Sustainable Future

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... Balanced Strategies team led by Joerg Moshuber, Lead Portfolio Manager and Enrico Bovalini, Head of Balanced Strategies. Research is provided by Amundi's ESG Analysis Team. "Our investment philosophy continues to evolve and this is driven largely by ...

Q&A with Pablo Berrutti on launch of Altiorem

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... great quality information which is freely available in a way which is accessible and connected. In addition to tagging research with recognised taxonomies we are organising it according to whether it supports the ethical, business, investment or economic ...

Companies increase ESG reporting, but "glaring gaps" remain: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... governance (ESG) material issues, but "glaring gaps" remain, particularly around workplace fatality statistics, according to research from the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO New research on ESG reporting ...

BlackRock launches unlisted iShares ESG Global Bond Index Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... potential. "The iShares ESG Global Bond Index Fund adopts BlackRock's proven index-driven investment process, combined with research-driven credit analysis. It provides a sustainable investment solution for those seeking exposure to global fixed income ...

HNW, UHNW "do not deeply consider ESG issues": Crestone wealth report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... of diversification is at odds with the self-identified caution in risk profile of the investors that took part in the research. "What they're doing is a little more risky than they might expect," Holder said. "By diversifying into other asset classes ...

CEFC reports $1.5 billion in new commitments for FY2019

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... and large-scale batteries, behind-the-meter generation and grid solutions." The CEFC will also continue work in sharing research reports and investment insights to assist market participants in understanding the emissions and financing benefits of clean ...