Sustainable investing

“The term ESG is less than two decades old, but it may already be coming to the end of its useful life.” That's the opening...

If we want to include impact investing in all occupational pension schemes then we need to consider how we do this not only for...

Sustainable investing is following a well-trodden path. As a new investment trend gains popularity, it becomes more...

While the majority of the working population pays into an auto-enrolled defined contribution pot, the bulk of the UK’s current...

There is a potential storm brewing between scheme members and pension providers over investing in fossil fuel companies. Six out...

Employees are increasingly aware their pension pots can be used to help to protect the planet and improve society. That’s a...

Now we have established environmental, social and governance factors are not a form of sustainable investing but instead a tool,...

Feedback is so helpful. I thought my last post explained why I feel frustrated when asset managers talk about ESG investing. But...

Sustainable investing terminology can be perplexing. Rather than clearly define their terms, asset managers assume a high level...

By providing capital to companies, investors have influence on executive boards. When used wisely, shareholder voting rights and...

Investors face a choice about how to treat companies with less than perfect sustainability characteristics – they can exclude...

Sustainable investing can be a confusing concept. That’s because it covers a range of different investment styles and there is a...

When an investment trend emerges you can count on the asset management sector to develop terminology which is loosely defined,...

The pandemic has underlined the importance of preparing for unlikely risks and provides useful lessons on how the world should...

Responsible asset allocation helps investors to look beyond financial metrics and reduce risks associated with a company's...

Just like life, sustainable investing is a journey. When investors take their first step, they tend to focus on risk and look to...