2024 AGM Outlook: Asset manager voting policies are ‘super vague’
Firmer reporting frameworks set to make their mark on shareholder resolutions
Asset Managers
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The growing interest from advisers in investor engagement is to be welcomed
Two emerging initiatives to help banish the winter blues
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Just eight asset managers achieve Morningstar’s top ESG rating
Majority of firms have improved their practices
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Calls for more water risk disclosure in apparel industry
Major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Levi Strauss and Victoria Secret have been exposed as failing to account for and disclose water risks
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Antitrust and ESG regulations ‘key obstacles’ to M&A deals in 2024
Overall deal outlook optimistic
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EdenTree IM appoints chair of responsible investment panel
Panel advises on EdenTree’s responsible investment process, approach and ethical dilemmas
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Global sustainable funds see first quarter of outflows
Taiwan continues to dominate in Asia
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Are women more effective in sustainable finance than men?
European funds managed by female or mixed-gender teams outperformed those led exclusively by men
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Global sustainable funds see first quarter of outflows
‘Chilling effect’ in the US and active management redemptions have pushed flows into negative territory, Morningstar reported
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World at war: ‘Responsible investors should shun countries using force for territory expansion’
Risk of exposure to Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Gaza conflicts
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Stewardship Insights: Working with companies to mitigate risks of AI disruption
Federated Hermes’ Bruce Duguid says AI is fast becoming one of the most important investment themes but with it comes ethical dilemmas
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Stewardship Insights: Scrutiny on asset managers’ engagement is evolving
JPMAM’s Yo Takatsuki discusses the firm’s engagement around electrification and the increasing interest in voting practices