Responsible Asset Owners Global Symposia
Insights & Releases
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All change! Outlook for 2022
We have learned not to second-guess the COVID-19 virus says LGIM
Biodiversity on the Brink
43% of the Earth’s soil is already degraded, with estimates that up to 90% could be degraded by 2050
Changing “weather” patterns in alternatives and climate
This report from Wellington highlights the value in distinguishing between diversifying alternatives and return-seeking alternatives.
Investors threaten drug maker bonuses over vaccine access
The coalition of investors can bring about change from the drug makers by using it’s shareholder power and demand transparency
A balanced outlook for Capital Markets - Franklin Templeton
Spoiler alert: We believe global stocks have greater performance potential than global bonds, reflecting slightly slower global growth and a marginal increase to global inflation expectations.
Why ESG Is Critical in Asian Fixed Income Investing
ESG risk scoring: ever-more critical for security selection
AI and Machine Learning: Market Intermediaries and Asset Managers (IOSCO, 2021)
New guidance from IOSCO on AI & ML will assess whether the technology is applied consistently with the firm’s risk appetite and client’s risk tolerance, and in an ethical manner.
The Asia Sustainable Foods Platform: Catalysing “Lab to Table” Solutions
The Platform aims to accelerate the commercialisation of sustainable food by providing access to integrated resources for start-ups that are insufficient or lacking in their value chain.
Another former RAO Global speaker wins an award
A well deserved win for another former RAO speaker - Robeco walks off with the best ESG paper from Savvy Investor
Growth plans in hydropower & infrastructure
Global economies are poised to shift up a gear in adopting hydropower over the next 10 years.
Policy for Responsible investments 2022 from Swedbank
The extended strategy also includes the exclusion of investments in alcohol, weapons and military equipment.
A nuclear start to the New Year
As for the other activities under the Taxonomy Regulation, the criteria for the gas and nuclear activities will be updated as technology evolves.
New laws to strengthen national security come into effect
A new year, new security laws for acquiring an interest in British businesses. Or at least, new scrutiny. The question is however, why wasn’t it there already?
Net Zero Commitments Versus Science-Based Targets
Companies must step in to close the gap between the goal of reducing climate change and what is actually delivered. And fast!
New laws to strengthen national security come into effect
From 4 January 2022, the government is able to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions that could harm the UK’s national security.
The Clean Energy Transition is not ESG
ESG is in a different zip code than investing in the Clean Energy Transition (CET)
Sustainable investing: resilience amid uncertainty
BlackRock expects sustainable companies to be more resilient during downturns.
OMERS Infrastructure Announces Sale of Scotia Gas Networks Stake to Global Infrastructure Partners
This is what happens next: We will redeploy the capital back into growing our C$30 billion direct global infrastructure portfolio.
Insurers embrace risk Searching for sustainable yield
Setting the scene: navigating risks to accelerate strategic trends