All ESG/SRI articles – Page 109
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Demystifying negative screens: the full implications
In this paper we explain the complexities and biases around implementing screens and investigate the pitfalls investors should be aware of.
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2018 Economic and Market Outlook: Risk On
Investors will have to work harder, take more risk and get an information edge. Nuveen identifies pockets of opportunity across public and private markets.
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Generating social alpha without sacrificing investment returns
In recent years, European investor engagement with Responsible Investment (RI) has gathered momentum. Some of this growth could be a result of the open and proactive attitude to RI among European policymakers and institutions. But impact investment has also soared in popularity as European investors have begun to consider the effects of their invested capital more deeply.
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European social bond strategy
A European credit strategy with an innovative social focus that unlocks the full potential of corporate bonds to deliver both financial and social returns.
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The food challenge: How can one achieve greater transparency?
What do we really eat? What information do labels give us? Do they tell us everything? Are companies really being transparent?
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China: A Green Giant in the Making
China is dropping its focus on “dirty” industrial growth, while making a massive shift toward renewable energy and a less resource-intensive path to economic success. This reorientation could open up substantial opportunities for equity investors.
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Climate change: redefining the risks
Climate change will be a defining theme in the global economy, industry and financial markets.
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Responsible Investment Quarterly: Q2 2017
The second quarter of any year is a busy period in responsible investment, but this year more than ever.
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Climate change: calibrating the thermometer
Climate change is becoming a defining theme of the global economy.
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The beginning of India’s transformation
Events in 2017 confirm that that India is at a turning point, with Narenda Modi’s reformist BJP party winning a sweeping victory in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Argentina: the ‘emerging’ emerging market
Despite not being upgraded to emerging market status this year, the outlook for Argentina remains positive.
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Why the active vs. passive debate is largely moot for European insurers
Insurance companies typically have reasonably static portfolios, which change little from year to year.
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Putting clients first as Brexit begins
The Brexit negotiations will determine the shape of the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, setting out the structural framework within which asset managers and other businesses will need to operate.
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Responsible Investment Quarterly: Q1 2017
Welcome to a new format for our quarterly report. 2017 is shaping up to be an interesting year. In terms of voting, we expect to see a number of areas of focus.
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Impact Investing Towards a Better World
When it comes to investment criteria, most fund managers don’t typically look at alleviating hunger, expanding access to health care or bridging the digital divide.
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Asset Allocation Update: UK earnings forecasts unchanged despite headwinds
Developments in the UK have led us to renew our focus on the region in recent weeks, amidst the start of Brexit negotiations and the general election.
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Has the Climate Changed for Sustainable Investing?
What impact will the US withdrawal from the Paris climate accord have on environmentally focused investing? We think not much. The momentum behind green innovation looks all but unstoppable, galvanized by powerful economics.
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The green shoots of recovery
In 2016, the green bond market was worth more than $90bn, a 120% increase on the previous year’s figure.
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Asset Allocation Monthly: May 2017
We have recently increased our equity rating to favour from neutral on the back of lower political risk and positive earnings developments.
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The emerging markets cloud receding
As US rhetoric on trade protectionism softens, investors are focusing on emerging markets’ fundamental attractions once more as productivity improvements and fast-growing young populations are driving superior economic growth.