The Merits of Complexity Editorial, ESG Simple is not always better, as even simple investment strategies can have unexpected consequences. But when embracing complexity, make sure you get all stakeholders on board. Read More
The Value of Engagement ESG There have been multiple attempts to quantify the contribution of ESG engagement to investment returns, but not all benefits are visible in the bottom line. A PRI-sponsored study, asks corporations what non-financial benefits they see from engagement. Read More
Insurers Talk Climate Risks Editorial, ESG In March, APRA released its long-awaited update on climate risks. We asked insurers how far they are in implementing risk modeling and what risks concern them the most. Read More
The Importance of Stakeholder Management Asset Owners, ESG VicSuper CIO Andrew Howard speaks about how stakeholder management is not simply about piling on the information. If boards receive too much data, it all becomes just noise, he says. Read More
Managing Other People’s Money ESG Investment governance tries to codify how to put safeguards around managing other people’s money, Michael Drew and Adam Walk say. Read More
Clarifying Sustainability ESG How deep do you look into a company to determine the sustainability of a business? Looking at the primary product is a good start, Hamish Chamberlayne of Janus Henderson says. Read More
The True Cost of Divesting ESG, Risk and Regulation As part of his growing interest in climate change, GMO’s Jeremy Grantham researched what effect divesting the entire energy sector would have on a portfolio. Read More
The Physical Risks of Climate Change ESG, Women in Finance Institutional investors recognise climate change as one of the key long term risks, but many struggle to find a practical way to assess the impact on their investment portfolios. Looking at physical risk is one way to tackle the problem, DWS says. Read More
The Changing Face of ESG ESG, Women in Finance CAER Chief Executive Officer Julia Leske speaks with [i3] Insights about the changes she has seen in attitudes towards ESG issues over the 10 years she has been with the ESG research firm. Read More