Corporates and investors face court over ESG failures
Litigation will increasingly become something to be added to investors’ toolkits, but fund groups should also be aware of how it can be used against them
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Liontrust’s Michaelis: ‘Performance is critical to success of sustainable investment’
Square Mile conference delegates discuss appealing ESG to clients, simplifying sustainability and upcoming regulation
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Staycation with Square Mile’s John Fleetwood: Ancient craggy hills, oat milk and sunsets
Square Mile’s director of responsible and sustainable investing finds a much-needed break in the ‘raw nature’ of Scotland
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How to tell if a fund group really integrates ESG
Square Mile’s John Fleetwood says selectors must go beyond ratings, commitments and marketing to assess ESG integration
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How to tell if a fund group really integrates ESG
Square Mile’s John Fleetwood says selectors must go beyond ratings, commitments and marketing to assess ESG integration
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Sector Review: Looking under the bonnet of global sustainable funds
There has been a boom in responsible fund launches in the IA Global sector in recent years but investors should always look beyond the fund’s name for clarity on the underlying investments
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Develop analytical tools to improve ESG reporting
Square Mile head of consulting says fund reporting for investors is an area where there is still room for much improvement
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Rules of engagement: What constitutes best practice?
Tracking engagement aims, collaborating with other investors and robust reporting will be essential to improving stewardship and furthering ESG causes this year and beyond
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10 funds for the transition to a low carbon future
Square Mile outlines the funds it believes will deliver on their promised impacts.
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Sector Review: Who are the leaders in UK ESG funds?
The IA UK All Companies sector has some of the most established responsible products but, writes Square Mile’s Jake Moeller, investment style – and performance – can vary wildly
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ESG Pathway: ‘Brink of a golden age’ for industrials to benefit from a transition
At the final ESG Pathway event of the year, asset management leaders discuss climate transitions, standardised metrics and the ‘green bond revolution’
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ESG Pathway: Highlights from the fourth webinar
Regulation, diversity, reporting and disclosure were all on the Agenda for the final ESG Pathway of 2020