THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY IS CHANGING, BUT IS THAT CHANGE HAPPENING FAST ENOUGH AND IS IT GENUINE?The interest in sustainable or responsible investment, sometimes also referred to as ESG integration, has increased dramatically in recent…Jan 9, 2019Jan 9, 2019
Responsible investment has gained significant ground in recent years but what needs to happen next…Arkadiko Partners recently held a breakfast bringing together representatives of asset owners and fund managers across different asset…Sep 27, 2018Sep 27, 2018
4 steps for pension fundsPension funds are under pressure to “do something” about ESG in a way they have never previously been. The Government’s Environmental Audit…Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
Corporate governance: Section 172Last month the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published new corporate governance regulations which require…Jul 13, 2018Jul 13, 2018
Getting a return and saving the planet is not a stark choiceSo often, I hear the sentence: “It’s impossible to integrate ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors without sacrificing…Jun 12, 2018Jun 12, 2018
Shareholders should do moreInteresting to see that veteran activist Edward Bramson has recently taken a stake in Barclays. Bramson’s firm, US-based Sherborne…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
How the investment management industry can contribute to a more positive society“The public expectation of your company has never been greater” wrote Larry Fink, head of mega-investor BlackRock to CEOs of the companies…Feb 5, 2018Feb 5, 2018
MillennialsOver the next few weeks, universities around the world will welcome a new intake of graduates. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that…Feb 5, 2018Feb 5, 2018