Asset Management Culture
New York Appoints Its First-Ever ESG Director
Andrew Siwo will help advance the massive portfolio’s green agenda.
Tag: ESG
Asset Allocation
NYC and London Mayors Urge Global Cities to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Mayors Bill DeBlasio and Sadiq Khan implore that ‘time is running out’ on climate change; provide a toolkit for divestment.
Risk
EU Pension Plans Show Massive Shortfalls in Stress Test
Only 30% of plans have processes to manage ESG risks.
Market Moves
Japan, European Development Bank Launch Social Bond Initiative
Partnership will promote and develop bonds that focus on ESG.
Finnish Pension Launches Sustainable ETF with $556 Million
Fund will exclude tobacco, fossil fuel, and weapons investments.
Asset Allocation
ESG Disclosure Lags Behind Investment in Asia Pacific
CFA says much work remains to be done to raise quality of ESG information.
News
CPPIB Criticized for ‘Moral and Ecological Failure’ on Climate-Conscious Investing
Group finds portfolio Is far off from the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degree limit, blames relationships in oil and gas industry.
Risk
Globally, ESG Investors Must Tailor Approaches to Different Locales
They all are looking for different things, so it pays to look at them with an eye to varying needs and demands.
News
Oregon Pension Stung by Investments in Socially Irresponsible Companies Via Index
Associated Press reports Oregon State Treasury invested in index that contains smartphone spyware company.
Risk
Large Asset Owners Lauded for Pushing Sustainable Investing
Willis Towers Watson’s Thinking Ahead Institute argues large asset managers are essential for the well-being of our societies.
Asset Allocation
Sustainable Investment Skeptics are Becoming Believers
Study finds number of cynics about ESG cut in half since 2017.
Alternatives
In Depth: ESG Gains A Foothold In Middle East
An analysis of critical elements and a case study to understand the integration of ESG in the Middle East.
Asset Allocation
ESG Funding Skyrocketed in 2018
BlackRock and Vanguard continue to grow socially conscious investment vehicles.
Fiduciary Responsibility, Climate Change Bids Investors into Action
Risks to future investments cause new developments in ESG investment models.
Asset Allocation
ESG Principles Guide 70% of Institutional Investors
However ESG adoption slowed in 2019 after two years of rapid growth.