What are ESG criteria? ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria are non-financial analytical criteria used to evaluate how companies take sustainable development into account in relation to their operations and medium to long-term strategy. They are broken down into three
Voorwoord Het toezicht van de AFM draait om het tijdig zien, begrijpen en aanpakken van belangrijke toezichtproblemen. Trends beïnvloeden ons speelveld en zorgen voor nieuwe kansen en risico’s. De Agenda 2020 duidt de belangrijkste trends in de financiële sector en laat zien op welke belangrijke risico’s we ons komend jaar
Executive summary ESG themes are long-term, but some can emerge with sudden force. We are watching five trends we believe will unfold in 2020 to catapult ESG investing into the new decade. Solving the climate crisis is likely to take
Special editio: 2020 Outlook T he central banks are set to pursue monetary accommo- dation right throughout 2020, reluctant to risk curbing the world economy, which continues to de- velop at a pedestrian pace with no ex- pectations of a
House View 2020 Outlook The document is produced quarterly by our investment professionals and is overseen by the Investment Strategy team. We hold a House View Forum biannually at which the main issues and arguments are introduced, discussed and debated.
As financial intermediaries navigate the current industry landscape to seek the best results for clients and help maximize their own performance, Mercer and Morningstar have identified five key areas for firms to consider. 1. Strong Governance Financial intermediaries are moving
Introduction BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. In pursuit of our purpose, we embed a focus on long-term sustainability across our business for the benefit of our stakeholders: clients, shareholders, employees, and communities. As
W e l l s , w i r e s , a n d w h e e l s … Oil needs long-term break-evens of $10-$20/bbl to remain competitive in mobility. In this report we introduce the concept of
KEY POINTS – ESG ratings vary markedly by ESG ratings provider because each provider has a unique methodology for assigning company-specific ratings. Investors, therefore, must ensure the approach taken by the ratings provider they rely on is consistent with their
• ESG ratings vary markedly by ESG ratings provider because each provider has a unique methodology for assigning company-specific ratings. Investors, therefore, must ensure the approach taken by the ratings provider they rely on is consistent with their ESG preferences
Country Sustainability Ranking Update – December 2019 Scandinavia continues to dominate sustainability rankings, lead this time by Norway. The Nordic 4 along with Switzerland maintain their strong position thanks to leadership in governance, innovation, human capital, and environmental indicators. Elsewhere
There are a number of signs that over this past year, ESG investing is going mainstream. Investors have grown more sophisticated in understanding the challenges of ESG data, new regulation in Europe is propelling investors to seriously pursue climate-aware investing
In almost whatever country you care to mention, climate change and social inequality are exploding into the public consciousness. Extinction Rebellion in the UK or the Gilets Jaune in Paris are just two of the more high-profile signs. Yet in
Triodos IM impactfondsen voegen waarde toe aan uw portefeuille Het opnemen van impactfondsen van Triodos Investment Management in een goed gespreide beleggingsportefeuille voegt voor verschillende soorten beleggers waarde toe voor wat betreft risico en rendement. Dit is de belangrijkste conclusie
The “Trucost” of Climate Investing: Managing Climate Risks in Equity Portfolios Sustainable investing1 is a significant consideration for an ever-growing class of investors. Forty-two percent of investors surveyed in North America (Schroders Global Investor Study, 2017) cited performance as a
Why ESG matters in Emerging Markets Investing according to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria is increasingly embraced by investors in developed markets. Integrating ESG factors in Emerging Markets can present more of a challenge. Yet the attraction of innovative, higher-growth markets remains, and EM
Het IVP – Instituut voor Pensioeneducatie dankt de volgende partijen om dit congres mogelijk te maken: Aberdeen Standard Investments BlackRock Bridgewater Associates Franklin Templeton Achtergrond: Voor pensioenfondsen en verzekeraars gelden op grond van EU-richtlijnen verplichtingen hoe zij factoren van milieu,
BII Global weekly commentary Our 2020 Global outlook introduces three new investment themes, as well as a revamped tactical asset allocation framework. We see growth stabilizing and gradually picking up over the next six to 12 months thanks in part to easy
Ochtendseminar – duurzaam beleggen is de nieuwe norm Ochtendseminar voor de professionele belegger Dinsdag 10 december 2019 Duurzaam beleggen is de nieuwe norm. Is dat nu al zo of is het nog een kwestie van tijd? Welke trends spelen? En
Demonstrating the value of robustly integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investing is critical to the success and credibility of responsible investment. Supporting this is a growing body of academic research, which highlights the power ESG integration can
AXA IM ESG Standards Policy As stewards of our clients’ assets, our primary goal is to help them preserve and grow their wealth. An important part of achieving this, is by investing responsibly. We believe that responsible investment (RI) can
Dear Reader, Following the shock caused by near-20% declines during the fourth quarter of 2018, global equity markets rebounded strongly in early 2019 as the US Federal Reserve brought its rate hikes to an end in the first quarter before
Impact beleggingen binnen aandelen en vastrentende waarden hebben in toenemende mate de interesse van beleggers. Een goed advies over impact beleggen vereist specifieke kennis en inzicht in de verschillende mogelijkheden. Op woensdag 4 december in de middag organiseren wij samen
Ontbossing is een veelbesproken maatschappelijk thema, maar ook in de financiële wereld krijgt het steeds meer aandacht. Beleggers hebben een fiduciaire verantwoordelijkheid waar het gaat om de belangen van hun klanten. De zorg voor het behoud van de huidige en
The equity market has played an early role in sustainable investing, while bond markets have lagged in data, tools and insights. But that’s changing fast, as we detail in a new publication: Sustainability: the bond that endures. New ESG indexes
"We more than ever need a targeted investment agenda that stimulates ‘real’ economic growth," @hanswstegeman argues, "instead of the current financial agenda, which above all sustains elevated asset prices."
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Global 5G deployment could trigger the emergence of a whole range of new services, say UBP’s experts. Read this piece to find out why and how.
