Responsible Asset Owners Global Symposia
Insights & Releases
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The Power of Data: Stewardship, Integrity, and Growth in Financial Markets
By addressing data challenges, asset managers can strengthen their stewardship practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and responsible financial system.
Why are we still talking about it being a phenomenon for females to be appointed to the most senior leadership positions?
Shock, horror! There’s a woman in charge at a Japanes Airline! Why is it so unusual? Look at the percentage of women who are CEO’s in the top 250 companies in different indices around the globe.
Taming the Unicorn: Strategies for Outsized Returns in Private Credit
Data and a deep understanding of the market dynamics are crucial for making informed investment decisions for those considering investing in private credit.
The Granolas: Shaping European Markets - Past, Present, and Future
Granolas success in the next decade will be measured by their ability to maintain stability while also demonstrating the agility to navigate a more dynamic and potentially disruptive future.
Small Caps Take a Hit: Why London's AIM Market Sees Surge in Delistings & the impact for Investment strategies
The impact of delistings on investment opportunities in the AIM market is likely negative in the short term. Investors have fewer choices and potentially face a less liquid market. However, if the delistings are a result of stricter regulations or a focus on higher quality companies, it could lead to a more efficient market with stronger investment opportunities in the long run.
The Shadow Lurks: How Cybercrime Threatens Global Investment
Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting not just individuals but entire financial institutions and investment platforms. These attacks can have a devastating impact on the global investment community, eroding trust, disrupting markets, and jeopardizing investor wealth.
What could you spend $56 billion on?
What would you spend $56 billion on if your board added it to your annual bonus? @ElonMusk
Good Governance: A Brand Booster, Bad Governance: An Investment Bust
Governance; held in the hands of leaders, accepted or rejected by markets. Affecting share price, value and proposition. More than just a word.
Insurers Flock to Private Debt and Alternatives: Diversification or Risk?
The traditional world of insurance is undergoing a shift. A recent report by Mercer and Marsh McLennan reveals a surge in insurers looking beyond traditional fixed-income investments. The key takeaway? 73% of insurers have or plan to make private markets investments in 2024, with a particular focus on private debt and alternative assets.
The launch of the Nature Benchmark Collective Impact Coalition (CIC)
This is the first World Benchmarking Alliance CIC focused on the Nature transformation, but we have already created CICs among the Social, Food and Agriculture and Digital transformations.
New tools being used by Sovereign Wealth Funds
Overall, these tools empower SWFs to make more informed investment decisions that consider both financial returns and their environmental impact. By monitoring their climate impact, SWFs can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Not skipping through a field of Bluebell’s
It will be interesting to see how BlackRock shareholders vote and the future of Larry Fink's leadership role in the spotlight thanks to Bluebell Capital’s call for a vote. This power struggle could also set a precedent for corporate governance practices in the financial industry.
Hybrid REITS; an oxymoron?
Open-ended REITS: are they the key to unlocking ROI opportunities versus Closed-End REITs: which may have ower fees but also a lack of immediate liquidity?
Finance: A Breeding Ground for Innovation, Now Embracing Generative AI
The future of AI in finance will likely involve a balance between automation and human oversight. Regulatory bodies are also working on guidelines to ensure responsible AI use in the financial sector.
Economies are about only two things at their core:
A clear picture of the principles, successes, promises, and unfinished business of the #EconomicSeaChange well underway but who is clearing the path and what is blocking it?
Seeking Shelter: Why Market Volatility is Pushing Investors to Safe Havens
Several factors are contributing to the current market volatility. Geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, and inflation concerns are all creating a climate of uncertainty. Investors, unsure of where to turn, are pulling their money out of stocks and looking for calmer (and cleaner) waters.
Powering the change; Building resilience in a transforming climate
Approximately 20 sovereign wealth funds joined the COP28 climate summit at the Dubai Expo City in December 2023. As far as we’re aware, this was the largest cohort of sovereign wealth funds to attend the meeting, highlighting the importance that this issue has gained in this community.
Growing regulatory complexity is leading to more outsourcing in the fund management industry and a greater focus on innovation
Carne Group commissioned research with fund managers in 10 countries that collectively manage $1.6 trillion. Fascinating results in their newly published report.
AGM: ASSET MANAGERS' VOTING RECORDS REFLECT A LACK IN ORIENTATION TO SUSTAINABILITY
The Ethos Foundation was created by and for Swiss pension funds, with the aim of enabling them to invest sustainably and responsibly.
US & Europe; lessons to learn?
The US can learn from Europe's ESG mistakes by establishing a clear and standardised definition for ESG,