Tag: ESG

Manager Selection January 18, 2018

CalSTRS’ Ailman Gives BlackRock’s Fink an “Ovation”

Larry Fink’s letter to business leaders calls for higher ESG standards and better board communication.

Risk January 11, 2018

Seeking climate change-related damages, city files lawsuit against five major oil companies.

Asset Allocation January 8, 2018

Church Pension Fund contributes to $75 million clean technology fund.

Newsmakers December 28, 2017

Report accused system’s ESG practices of ‘jeopardizing the retirement fund.’

Research December 27, 2017

The 10 largest funds accounted for 66% of capital, up from 48% in 2014.

Asset Management Culture December 26, 2017

Roy Swan reveals how investing decisions improved NYC’s low-income housing.

Asset Allocation December 21, 2017

New York governor will partner with Comptroller DiNapoli to form fund advisory committee.

Regulation December 19, 2017

Local authority pension plans expected to be earliest to implement new regulations.

Asset Management Culture December 18, 2017

World’s largest pension fund CIO explains reasons for Sony Computer Science research partnership.

Asset Allocation December 1, 2017

Deal made through Gulf Pacific Power account.

Newsmakers November 17, 2017

Switch will decrease government’s exposure to shock vulnerability, bank says.

Newsmakers November 8, 2017

New standards could lead to divestment, but only ‘as a last resort.’

Newsmakers November 7, 2017

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund uses its influence to produce both change and returns.

Asset Management Culture October 31, 2017

Strategy, rather than divestment, key to a sustainable funds, panelists say.

Asset Management Culture October 31, 2017

Attendees provide insights on sustainable investing at ‘Generating Alpha’ conference.