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Looking to sustainability for opportunity
Why taking an active approach to sustainable investment could help balance opportunities against the risks in corporate bonds.
Sustainable investing gets active
We believe active managers are in a position to drive positive change amid the shift to sustainability.
ESG and Women – product design matters
Businesses often fall short of the requirements that make a gender-neutral product genuinely inclusive for women. So, how can companies incorporate truly inclusive design?
Natural resources: paving the way towards net zero
Natural resources play a key role in combatting climate change, with exciting opportunities for investors.
Progressing toward a sustainable global economy
Why we believe active engagement is key to gauging companies’ progress on addressing environmental and social issues.
Climate emergency but the investment industry can make a difference
Amarachi Seery, Sustainability Analyst, sheds some positive light on the latest IPCC Report which outlined the harsh reality of the current state of the climate.
‘Renewable, electric, digital’: the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Portfolio Manager and Head of Global Sustainable Equities, Hamish Chamberlayne explores the changes ahead as we enter a decade of transformation and explains the importance of digitalisation, electrification and decarbonisation.
Access to medicine – the need for innovation, partnerships and data capture
Olivia Gull, Analyst on the Governance and Responsible Investment Team, examines how pharmaceutical companies are addressing the issue of inequitable access to medicine, specifically in low and middle-income countries.
The ABC’s of ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing has become a central theme across the investment community. Paul LaCoursiere, Head of ESG Investments, introduces the three main categories of ESG investment strategies and explores some of the considerations to be aware of.
ESG in credit investing: themes, considerations and implementation
Adrienn Sarandi, Director of Fixed Income ESG, answers some of the frequently asked questions around ESG investing, including whether COVID-19 has altered its evolution.
Emerging market equities: China’s “smart” opportunity
Emerging markets Portfolio Manager Daniel Graña and Assistant Portfolio Manager Matt Culley explain why China is well positioned to lead in electric vehicle manufacturing.
Technology: solutions for a sustainable future in transport
Technology portfolio managers Alison Porter, Graeme Clark and Richard Clode highlight how technology companies are providing solutions for a future of sustainable transport.