All ESG/SRI articles – Page 80
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When Will the Jobs Come Back?
With the U.S. economy still down nearly 10 million jobs from its pre-pandemic level and history showing that the labor force participation rate could continue to decline at the end of a recession, PGIM Fixed Income seeks to answer the question “When Will the Jobs Come Back?
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Coming Out Of Covid-19: A Look At Interest Rates And Inflation In Europe
There is hope European economies will see a more robust recovery this year, but will inflation will pick up as a result?
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When Will the Jobs Come Back?
With the U.S. economy still down nearly 10 million jobs from its pre-pandemic level and history showing that the labor force participation rate could continue to decline at the end of a recession, PGIM Fixed Income seeks to answer the question “When Will the Jobs Come Back?
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2020 – A turning point for ESG investing
In many ways, 2020 was a turning point. One key area within environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing was putting a spotlight on corporate behaviour and what constitutes business resilience.
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The Newest “New Normal”: The World In The Wake Of Covid-19
“Academic partnership takeaways from lecture series with Green Templeton College at University of Oxford”.
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The Impacts Of Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation On The European Distribution Landscape
Investors will see important changes in the way their asset managers provide sustainability-related information on their ESG products and updated sustainability policies.
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Energy transition – Opportunity knocks
Investors might wonder when to enter investment strategies related to energy transition given the stellar performance of the segment. We believe the outlook for this segment is incredibly constructive over the medium to longer term, but there will be bumps and sell-offs on the way.
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Understanding the Performance of the Equity Value Factor
After decades of sound performance, doubts have been cast on the ability of the equity value strategy to keep delivering in the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Indeed, in a context marked by low yields, sluggish growth and subdued inflation combined with an accelerating digitalization of the economy, value investors have struggled to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But what does the future hold?
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No time like now: why investors are moving on ESG
Eoin Murray, Head of Investment, takes a trip down memory lane and into the future with ESG…
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Returns and real impact: the green-bond opportunity
The Generali Investments SICAV Euro Green & Sustainable Bond – one year on
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Blue economy – The ocean… land of innovation
The blue economy encompasses a vast field of technologies that can help develop the world’s immense maritime resources in a sustainable way while respecting the natural balance.
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Music royalties: Why active song management is key to hitting the high notes
Music copyright royalties are steadily gaining recognition as an investable market with long-term growth prospects underpinned by structural growth drivers, such as online music streaming. What’s more, this innovative asset class could offer investors access to more resilient income streams – people tend to tune in to listen to the latest hits and old favourites regardless of the macroeconomic backdrop
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Asset Manager News
Orchard Street expands ESG commitment with launch of net zero carbon targets
Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, announces an expansion of its ESG efforts through a commitment to become a net zero carbon business by 2050. Orchard Street will publish a 2030 net zero carbon transition strategy in 2021 and is beginning the net zero carbon journey immediately by targeting a 25% reduction in occupier carbon intensity by 2025. Occupier carbon emissions represent over 90% of the business’ total carbon footprint.
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Data Centres: The Growing Importance of ESG
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have grown increasingly important in real estate investing.
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Can palm oil ever be considered sustainable?
With monocropping one of the main causes of deforestation, palm oil production needs to change. Rather than staging a boycott, responsible investors should engage with companies across the supply chain to encourage the adoption of globally recognised certification standards.
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Tracking ECB’s Communication: Perspectives And Implications For Financial Markets
This article assesses the communication of the European Central Bank (ECB) using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. We show the evolution of discourse over time and capture the main themes of interest for the central bank that go beyond its traditional mandate of maintaining price stability, enlightening main concerns and themes of discussion among board members.
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Mario Draghi: Deus Ex Machina or Knight of the Apocalypse?
The Future of Italy and Implications for Europe.
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Leading the way in climate-related engagement: Federated Hermes achieves A+ score in InfluenceMap study
Federated Hermes ranks among the top five firms in a study focusing on the climate-related engagement efforts of the world’s 30 largest asset management groups
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The investment industry should get ready for the rise of the millennials
The millennial generation is set to inherit trillions over the coming decade. Asset managers and advisers must engage with these younger investors to understand their requirements, says Apiramy Jeyarajah.
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Coronavirus highlights fixed income’s potential for impact investing
Investors such as pension funds are increasingly seeking investments with a positive impact, and the surge in Covid-19 bond issuance in 2020 indicates that fixed income is the asset class well-positioned to deliver positive social outcomes.