ESG
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CommentMerril makes waves on ESG
10 September 2020, 02:45
Welcome to The Rec List, a weekly compilation of the best research notes, academic papers, articles and posts aimed at anyone who works in manager selection.
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Esg
Citywire World of Asset Management: Engaging on sustainability
08 September 2020, 03:30
Senior asset management executives argue that firms should be prepared to engage decisively, vote their shares, redefine fiduciary duty - and be ready to use the big stick and short laggards.
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Comment
ESG’s existential crisis
01 September 2020, 02:45
Welcome to The Rec List, a weekly compilation of the best research notes, academic papers, articles and posts aimed at anyone who works in manager selection.
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Esg
Don't oversimplify ESG questions, advisers warned
31 August 2020, 03:00
White paper from Portfoliometrix warns advisers about ESG suitability pitfalls.
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Esg
Local pension funds see sustainability as important as returns
21 August 2020, 03:15
New research commissioned by Ashburton Investments and conducted by Intellidex, finds that positive attitudes towards ESG are well entrenched.
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Alternatives
Making room for alternatives in pension fund asset allocations
20 August 2020, 02:45
RisCura’s Fran Troskie argues that it has become vital to look beyond traditional asset classes.
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Institutional
More than half of institutions will cut external managers due to 2020 returns
17 August 2020, 03:00
bfinance study surveyed investors running a combined $11tn finds strong shift in focus despite huge number claiming satisfaction with performance.
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Corporate Governance
A view from the other side: Getting proactive on remuneration policies
17 August 2020, 03:00
Alexander Forbes encourages listed companies to not just be reactive when engaging on issues of corporate governance.
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Mining
Inside the mining industry’s ‘quiet revolution’ on ESG
10 August 2020, 03:15
Often viewed as one of the worst offenders when it comes to environmental impact, Barings believes the much-maligned industry is making positive steps.
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Fund Launch
Sygnia adds to its range with a new healthcare fund
06 August 2020, 03:30
The portfolio will include exposure to Oxford Sciences Innovation Plc.
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Impact Investing
The alternative to prescribed assets
06 August 2020, 03:15
Alexander Forbes encourages asset allocators to think more seriously about impact investing.
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Energy
We may already be past peak demand for fossil fuels
05 August 2020, 03:00
The Boston Consulting Group finds that the demand for fossil fuels may never recover beyond 2019 levels.
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Esg
Research Affiliates: ESG is not a factor, but it might outperform
31 July 2020, 03:00
Investor preference for ESG could drive its outperformance, argues Research Affiliates in a new white paper.
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Esg
Tesla: Where ESG imperatives collide
30 July 2020, 03:00
The company is controversial, but it's also having an impact. Which is more important?
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Economics
A lack of savings means that SA has to invest more efficiently
21 July 2020, 03:30
Stanlib's Kevin Lings looks at South Africa's savings problem, and what it means for how asset managers invest.
