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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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.
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ESG portfolio off to a good start in HK, says UBS
After its launch in Asia in April, UBS Wealth Management’s sustainable cross-asset portfolio has gathered $100m (CHF$100m) in assets from Asia-Pacific clients, according to the bank’s executives.
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Investors threatened with legal action on climate change
Asset allocators face the risk of litigation if they fail to analyse climate risk by using improving data and market practices.
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Cambridge Associates signs up to TCFD
Global investment consulting group Cambridge Associates has become the latest company to sign up to support the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
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Axa IM renames impact fund as rivals multiply
Axa Investment Managers has renamed its gender diversity equities strategy as it seeks to compete with international rivals.