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Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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Hermes: ESG engagement not driven by investment size
Christine Chow, director at Hermes equity ownership services (EOS), sheds some light on her firm’s ESG engagement process.
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EU accused of sidelining social issues in ESG plan
European Commission proposals have ‘worrying’ implications for suitability assessments
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PRI seeks Business for Peace award nominees
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is urging investors to nominate business leaders for the annual Business for Peace Award.
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US follows UK trend on Impact Investment
The impact an investment has on society is now considered among the most important consideration for Americans, after return and cost, a new survey has found.
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Where did BMO focus its engagement activity in 2017?
The investment management arm of Bank of Montreal conducted an analysis of its engagement activity of last year in a new report, breaking them down into the same category brackets as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Fund firms feel weight of expectation on stewardship
Fund managers are facing increasing scrutiny and pressure to exercise their voting rights at company annual general meetings, as a result of investors placing a greater emphasis on stewardship.
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Investor activism fails to curb FTSE pay inequality
Investor activism and the planned introduction of a pay ratio has had little effect on curbing the excessive pay of FTSE 100 executives, a report has found.
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Do ESG indices have a place in active portfolios?
How useful are ESG indices? Are there limitations to their use? Are fund selectors and asset allocators using them correctly? We ask the CIO of one of the UK’s leading investment consultants…
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UN PRI defines “Impact Investing” in new report
The UN PRI has published a new 112-page report designed to offer guidance and best practice on what constitutes and impact investment.
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Schroders ignites ‘fast and loose’ governance concerns
A Schroder family member with little City experience could be appointed to the board.
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Trade group launches “How to incorporate ESG” guide
The US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (USSIF) has released a best practice guide for asset managers and discretionary fund managers on incorporating ESG principles into investment strategies.