
Responsible Asset Owners Global Symposia
Insights & Releases
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Banks in “place race” to establish ESG credentials in increasingly competitive market - report
Published for the first time - the list of 25 major banks and how they are rated for ESG
Post-pandemic: Pivoting to a new era
We know that meaningful change requires courageous leadership, innovation, and collaboration says Ben Way of Macquarie AM - coincidentally the 3 teams of RAO events!
The new Abnormal
Savvy Investor discusses the year ahead with leading economists and strategists and asks if 2022 is the New Abnormal?
How Index Funds Stole Trillions from Wall Street
Wigglesworth covers the development of the index fund at Wells Fargo Investment Advisors (WFIA) in the late 1960s.
When Assets “Disappear,” Climate Risk and ESG Data Needs Remain
Investors overseeing more than $4 trillion are banding together to standardize data on ESG performance of portfolio companies.
How China is embarking on a new stage of growth
Robust, higher-quality future growth may be achieved through a better balance between trade, domestic consumption, and investment.
THE INVESTMENT OUTLOOK FOR 2022
As part of its forecast for 2022, BNP devotes a significant section of their outlook to the opportunities they believe the green economic transformation can offer investors.
Challenges and opportunities in emerging market stocks
Averages can be deceiving, and a closer look reveals some outstanding EM countries. In other words, selectivity is crucial in a difficult environment says Invesco
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.