Tag: Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
Economic downtown: a new breed of asset managers
What does the economic downturn mean for the asset management sector and how should we respond? The asset management industry is facing uncharted territory as it grapples with the impact of COVID-19 on business models and the challenge of integrating technology into their existing business models.
The shareholder is dead – Long live the stakeholder
Amongst the global elites attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos, financial companies represent the biggest single industry attendance, which makes it clear that it’s all about the political power of money. Power, politics and finance in today’s economic systems go hand in hand.
Deal makers are now focusing on ESG issues across all sectors
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters rapidly rose up the corporate agenda in 2019, such that ESG is now a mainstream issue across all areas of corporate life, including in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Our M&A in 2020: The New Normal report takes a closer look at this key trend that has come to the fore in the past 12 months due to increased awareness of climate change, unease with globalisation, and pressure from activists and consumers.
Global ETFs trends to watch in 2020
Investors’ appetite across the globe for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was strong in 2019 and shows little sign of slowing. I share some of the themes and trends that I see ahead in 2020. The tailwind for ETFs going into not only a new year but a new decade couldn’t be stronger. Last year, global ETF assets under management (AUM) surpassed US$6 trillion, and in Europe we broke US$1 trillion in AUM.1
Where are our shareholder activists?
Around the world, shareholder activism is proving a disruptive force in the corporate sphere. While activist investors driving personal agendas are a cause of alarm for many Board members, it’s the environmental, social and governance activists (ESG) that are creating the greatest impact.
Responding to heightened scrutiny – key focus areas for governing bodies
Governing bodies, and the role they play, are under the spotlight like never before. How should members of governing bodies ensure that they are covering all the bases?
REPORT | Enhancing the credibility of non-financial information
Investors want more credible and relevant non-financial information from companies to make informed decisions.
