Tag: ESG

Risk March 13, 2020

San Francisco Pension Pledges to Go Carbon Neutral by 2050

The city employees’ retirement system joins others around the world who’ve promised to do the same.

Research March 9, 2020

$1.07 trillion fund is focusing on climate and money laundering issues.

Market Moves March 6, 2020

CalSTRS, USS, Japan’s GPIF warn public companies and asset managers to adapt or die.

Asset Allocation March 4, 2020

New regulations require trustees to disclose ESG investment considerations.

Asset Allocation March 4, 2020

Growing body of evidence finds ESG investing can match or beat traditional investing.

Alternatives February 14, 2020

'Underwhelming' performance may influence future growth for the asset class.

February 13, 2020

Investments in infrastructure can perpetuate on the advancement of our societies, while providing attractive defensive elements to a portfolio.

Asset Allocation February 7, 2020

The trend toward sustainable investments heats up as Denmark’s ATP joins the movement.

Asset Management Culture February 4, 2020

Three pensions pool their capital to invest in residential property/affordable housing, regeneration, digital infrastructure, and clean energy.

Asset Allocation February 3, 2020

Move is a step in the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s overall plan to decarbonize its portfolio.

Alternatives January 28, 2020

Brunel Pension Partnership sets out a ‘groundbreaking new approach’ to tackle carbon emitters.

Asset Allocation January 24, 2020

State Treasurer Seth Magaziner cites perverse corporate incentives and escalating violence for pulling investments out of the two industries.

Pensions January 23, 2020

City hires Meketa Investment Group to develop divestment plan by end of year, citing federal inaction on climate change.

Asset Allocation January 21, 2020

Divestment campaign gathers steam with 79 universities signing on since 2014.

Asset Allocation January 15, 2020

CEO Larry Fink says investment risk and climate risk are one and the same.