Sustainable Investor
Posts By Shruti Khairnar
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Industry
PRI Signatories Now Exceed US$100 trillion AUM
Assets under management, overall number of signatories and number of asset owner signatories have all seen an increase.
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Americas
SEC Amendments Not in Best Interests of Shareholders, US Academic Cautions
Although institutional investors often support votes to challenge company policy, it is typically individuals who initiate them.
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Industry
More Investors Prioritising Active Engagement and Positive Screening
Transparent reporting, tangible outcomes and consistent voting against management identified as main signs of successful engagement.
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Industry
Managers Seeking to Cater for a Wider Spectrum of ESG Appetites
Impact and thematic investment options grow in popularity, as investor palates become increasingly sophisticated.
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EMEA
Don’t Turn Sustainability into Compliance Exercise, Academic Warns Europe
Commission consults on plans to reduce short-termism by reforming corporate governance.
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Fund Solutions
PRI Releases Guides for Asset Owners on Relationships with Asset Managers
New series offers guidance on the selection, appointment and monitoring of investment managers.
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Americas
Rise in Sustainability Reporting Among Largest US Firms – G&A Institute
Report highlights diversity in use of standards for ESG reporting.
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Asia-Pacific
CFA Uncovers Low Awareness of Stewardship Codes Among Asia-Pacific Investors
Association calls for ‘comply-or-explain’ policing of stewardship codes, more prominent role for ESG.
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EMEA
Low-carbon ETFs Expected to Grow in Popularity Next Year – Cerulli
Issuers betting on climate-related passive investments, but predict declining demand for negative screening.
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Americas
Verizon Cites Investor Influence as Key in Shift to SASB Reporting
Large investors encouraged use of SASB framework to provide decision-useful ESG information.
