Tag: sustainable

Asset Allocation October 13, 2021

Dartmouth to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Investments

The college warns that climate change effects are ‘real, far-reaching, and getting worse.’

July 13, 2021

SEC Mulls New Sustainable Fund Disclosure Rules

The regulator’s chief says he’s concerned about the greenwashing of ESG investments.

Research July 9, 2021

401(k) Plans Need a Plan When Incorporating ESG Investing

DCIIA offers ‘tactical steps’ for integrating sustainable investing into defined contribution plans.

Pensions March 19, 2021

AIF Institute Launches Center for ESG, Sustainable Investing

BlackRock, Natixis Investment Managers will serve as founding faculty members.

Alternatives November 24, 2020

Ontario Teachers’ Finance Trust Issues First Green Bond

Canadian pension fund issues €750 million 10-year bond earmarked for sustainable investments.

Alternatives October 19, 2020

OECD Report Outlines Challenges Facing ESG Investing

Study finds ‘little evidence’ of consistent ESG over-performance in recent years.

Asset Management Culture August 31, 2020

ESG Becoming the New Normal for European Pensions

The vast majority of pensions now consider the environmental, social, and governance risks to their investments.

Alternatives May 11, 2020

Veteran Fund Managers Launch EM Boutique Investment Firm

Aikya Investment Management will focus on sustainable investments.

Market Moves March 6, 2020

Trio of Pension Giants Takes on ESG Naysayers

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

Alternatives February 14, 2020

Natural Resources Fundraising Faces Tough Environment

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

Market Moves December 22, 2019

Japan, European Development Bank Launch Social Bond Initiative

Partnership will promote and develop bonds that focus on ESG.

Asset Allocation December 22, 2019

SRI Investing, Islamic Finance: 2 Sides of Same Coin

‘Ethical bridge’ built on shared concern about society and environment.

News November 26, 2019

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.

Asset Allocation June 13, 2017

National Geographic Society Dedicates $50M of Endowment to Impact Investments

Cambridge Associates’ CA Capital Management will manage the nonprofit’s impact investment program.

Industry White Papers

Revisiting Earnings Acceleration as a Source of Diversifying Excess Returns Is earnings acceleration an underused source of diversification and excess return? See what the new data shows.

A customized approach to ESG doesn’t have to be expensive Many investors are finding that off-the-shelf approaches are not meeting their organization’s unique ESG needs. This case study explores how Invesco created a suite of ESG mandates which track custom-built indexes for a large US-bank, focusing on specific environmental and social issues.

Investing in Companies That Are Shaping the Future For institutional investors, particularly public plans, the need for diverse and uncorrelated returns is paramount. Both traditional global equity investors and those committed to sustainable investment agendas would benefit from an actively managed allocation to the decarbonization theme.