Interest in ESG investing grows in Asia
Interest driven by commitments from large institutional investors and increasing regulatory pressures
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Why investors need to embrace an LGBT+ Lens
Equality Group CEO Hephzi Pemberton shares reasons behind the report A New Frontier: LGBT+ Lens Investing for the 2020s, due to be released in autumn
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Return to work with Morningstar IM’s Leslie Alba: ‘It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re in the same spot’
Morningstar IM’s Leslie Alba shares the challenges of working remotely and also learning remotely as she continues her MBA studies
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Coronavirus: A test of good corporate citizenship
Nordea AM’s Eric Pedersen looks at the companies in need of investor dialogue, identifying the meat industry as a ‘dangerous hot spot’
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Message from America: Government proposal limiting ESG investing draws criticism
Supporters of ESG investing are worried a rule proposed by the US Labor Department will discourage racial justice and ignores evidence that retirees would do better ESG investing criteria
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How can CEOs improve diversity in ‘build back better’ plans?
Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter have highlighted how much needs to change to improve gender and ethnic diversity
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European Commission adopts climate benchmark rules
Climate benchmarks will address the risk of ‘greenwashing’ and contribute to an increased level of transparency and comparability
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New international body unveils professional ESG qualification
The International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) launched this week
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Covid-19 prompts AXA IM engagement to record levels
AXA IM Stewardship Report reveals highest ever number of engagements during H1 2020
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The uncomfortable truth about climate change and investment returns
Climate change will have a profound impact on investment returns over the next 30 years, though not all markets will be affected equally, writes Schroders’ chief economist Keith Wade
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Return to work with Hawksmoor’s Bridget Gaskell: WFH stigma has been completely eradicated during lockdown
In this new series, Hawksmoor’s Bridget Gaskell shares the changes to her commute, her upcycling projects and aspirations to volunteer
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Boohoo scandal ‘poses challenge’ to ESG ratings
The fast fashion brand’s unexpected fall from grace highlights problems with third-party ESG ratings system