EM managers ‘have to work harder’ but ESG is growing
The advent of ESG investing in emerging markets – an area that’s been slow on the uptake – promises a more holistic approach to sustainable portfolio construction
Governance
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UK/EU equity outlook 2021: Social and governance to take centre stage
2021 forecasts for UK and EU regulation, engagement with companies and opportunities for sustainable growth
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ESG Clarity releases third annual report detailing evolving client demand for ESG
The report reveals in which asset classes fund buyers feel there are not enough ESG options, and where they would like to see more choices
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Green Dream with LGIM’s Sacha Sadan: Covid forces boards to think outside the box
LGIM’s Sadan describes how the firm puts its $1.5trn in AUM to good use in this Green Dream video interview
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It is time to accurately measure ESG performance
Can we close the current reporting gap? alva CEO Alberto Lopez Valenzuela has some suggestions
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How do different regions score on ESG attributes?
Nutmeg’s Rumi Mahmood analyses the geographic differences in ESG attributes and what drives them
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Video: BMO GAM on 20 years of engagement
ESG Clarity speaks to Vicki Bakhshi, director in the responsible investment team at BMO GAM, on engagement lessons and industry collaboration
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RBC GAM votes against management 100% of time on gender pay gap
Shareholders are increasingly asking investee companies to disclose gender pay gap ratios
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FRC issues early review of UK Stewardship Code reports
Early review will help applicants prepare effective and clear stewardship reports
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Investment companies: Having your say
Shareholders in investment companies have more options than to just vote with their feet, says the AIC’s Annabel Brodie-Smith
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ESG in mining – a quiet revolution is underway
Clive Burstow, head of equity natural resources at Barings, outlines opportunities in the transforming mining industry as the industry works towards ESG initiatives
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UK government opens climate consultation for pensions
Pensions minister Guy Opperman (pictured) is proposing to embed the recommendations of the TCFD in UK pensions law.