Adding an ESG term to the name of a fund has “a significant impact” on fund inflows during the five quarters following the name change, according to the latest study published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The report – Fund names: ESG-related changes and their impact on investment flows – shows that adding an ESG term can…

As the world gravitates towards sustainable practices, the importance of sustainability factors in investment strategies is more crucial than ever, especially in the private equity sector. This blog post aims to provide insights from a Rio webinar hosted by industry experts Thomas Pruden and Matthew Alcock, focusing on how private equity firms can leverage sustainability to enhance portfolio resilience and…

As the world gravitates towards sustainable practices, the importance of sustainability factors in investment strategies is more crucial than ever, especially in the private equity sector. This blog post aims to provide insights from a Rio webinar hosted by industry experts Thomas Pruden and Matthew Alcock, focusing on how private equity firms can leverage sustainability to enhance portfolio resilience and…

Beth Williamson, Head of Sustainable Equity Research at Calamos Investments, explains how investors can help the mining industry harness AI to improve its sustainability. There is an under-appreciated risk to the energy transition: The supply of clean energy depends on mined natural resources that are steeped in ecologic, geopolitical, and governance challenges. A recent World Bank report estimates that over…

Beth Williamson, Head of Sustainable Equity Research at Calamos Investments, explains how investors can help the mining industry harness AI to improve its sustainability. There is an under-appreciated risk to the energy transition: The supply of clean energy depends on mined natural resources that are steeped in ecologic, geopolitical, and governance challenges. A recent World Bank report estimates that over…

Investor coalitions are setting priorities for policy-level engagement amid mounting evidence of threats to resilience from systemic risks. Institutional investors view the UK government’s proposed national food strategy as a vehicle for progress on key environmental and social concerns, including mandatory reporting, supply chain transparency and animal welfare. Engagement-focused coalitions are seeking clarity from policymakers and investors as they gear…