Study shows impact investing can drive alpha across listed equities
Active investment via measurement and monitoring remains key to its success, however
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How has SDR affected UK investment portfolios so far?
Limited choice of labelled products, and the lack of passive funds are the biggest concerns
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Fund managers taking climate commitments more seriously but lag behind on DEI action
Fund managers should take a leadership role in driving DEI initiatives, says a recent Snowball survey
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Sustainable investment managers battle with defence stocks ‘issue’ as Allianz drops exclusions
Group recently dropped exclusions on military equipment and services, and some nuclear weapons
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Social Investment Pilot ‘effective in making a positive impact on homelessness’
The pilot has delivered 847 homes for the homeless since inception
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Alpha FMC: Regulation, AI and private markets to shape asset & wealth management growth
With AI adoption and expansion into private markets shaping the industry, companies embracing transformation will be best positioned for the future
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Could regulatory change prove a tailwind for the ailing SLB market?
Sustainability-linked bond issuance dropped by 53% in 2024 compared to 2023, but the rise of transition finance could change things
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Calls for updated Modern Slavery Act amid claims of ‘superficial statements’
A decade on from its introduction, investors are suggesting reforms to Modern Slavery Act
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Fund selectors look to AI and private markets for asset growth
Almost half of wealth managers say meeting client demand for unlisted assets will be a ‘critical factor’ in their growth plans
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Morningstar Sustainalytics calls on investors to contextualise DEI rollbacks as concerns mount
Investors should ‘carefully consider’ the implications for their investments as some ESG Risk Ratings could be moved
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Private markets ‘redefining portfolio construction’ as investors plan to increase allocations
Infrastructure, credit and equity are the top picks, according to a Nuveen survey
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Misalignment between asset owners and managers leads to inconsistent engagement strategies
Pensions for Purpose observed significant variations in voting, engagement and accountability