Natural Resources Fundraising Sees Capital Consolidation
The 10 largest funds accounted for 66% of capital, up from 48% in 2014.
Tag: ESG
Asset Management Culture
Future Ford Foundation Director Weighs in on Role, Impact Investing
Roy Swan reveals how investing decisions improved NYC’s low-income housing.
Cuomo Calls on Common Retirement Fund to Cease Fossil Fuel Investments
New York governor will partner with Comptroller DiNapoli to form fund advisory committee.
UK to Relax Rules for Fossil Fuel Divestment
Local authority pension plans expected to be earliest to implement new regulations.
GPIF’s Mizuno Makes Bold AI, ESG Predictions
World’s largest pension fund CIO explains reasons for Sony Computer Science research partnership.
CalPERS to Purchase 80% Stake in Rocky Caney Wind
Deal made through Gulf Pacific Power account.
Newsmakers
Norges Bank Calls for Gas, Oil Stock Removal from GPFG Benchmark
Switch will decrease government’s exposure to shock vulnerability, bank says.
Newsmakers
Church of England Launches Extractive Industries Investing Policy
New standards could lead to divestment, but only ‘as a last resort.’
Norway Pension Fund Balances ESG with Returns
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund uses its influence to produce both change and returns.
Skytop Strategies: Plan Sponsors Share ESG Expectations, Strategies, and Goals
Strategy, rather than divestment, key to a sustainable funds, panelists say.
Skytop Strategies: Reflection on ESG Trends, Hurdles, Generating Alpha
Attendees provide insights on sustainable investing at ‘Generating Alpha’ conference.
Asset Allocation
In Depth: ESG Investing Is Here to Stay
As asset owners’ fervor surrounding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and impact investing intensifies, sustainable investing has emerged as an integral part of investment frameworks. While the motivation behind...
Canada, Europe Lead List of Most Responsible Asset Allocators
Six of the 25 most responsible asset allocators were based in Canada, while only two came from the US.
Newsmakers
United Nations Appoints New CIO
Sudhir Rajkumar from World Bank Treasury to replace Carolyn Boykin.
Consultants Back TPR’s ESG Guidance
Twelve major advisory firms call for support of pension regulator’s sustainability guidance.