News & Commentaries
100 Women: Do women on boards increase company profits?
"More sophisticated pieces of analysis carried out by academics have shown very small positive correlations between female board members and financial success. But this is an average – in some companies the relationship was neutral and in some it was negative. And proving causation is far harder." [COMMENTARY] Ethical investors are convinced that having women…
Candriam: ESG analysis deems 49 countries ’non-investable.’
"China, Russia and Turkey are among 49 countries that are ’non-investable’, according to an analysis of their potential for long-term sustainable development by Candriam. Of the 35 advanced economies analysed – based on the definition used by the International Monetary Fund – only Greece came out as non-investable. Out of the 88 emerging economies, 48…
The global rise of sustainable investing — Schroders.
"To accurately gauge the latest attitudes, we surveyed more than 22,000 people from 30 countries who invest. We asked them about their knowledge, views and actions when it comes to sustainable investing." [COMMENTARY] Schroders survey of global sustainable investing provides some useful insights for all investors, particularly supportive for ethical investors. However, the self-reporting of…
China′s sustainable firms are starting to outperform.
"Chinese companies that disclose their environmental, social and governance measures are outperforming on the stock market, data show." [COMMENTARY] There’s been little evidence to date of Chinese corporate ESG stock performance. This new data is probably the first to indicate that possibility. Companies ESG outperformance and correlated stock outperformance appear to be a worldwide phenomenon.…
[UK] Consultants pressure pension funds over ethical investment.
"Twelve large investment consultants have joined forces to increase pressure on pension funds that are not taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into account when making investment decisions. The group of consultants, which includes the big three of Willis Towers Watson, Mercer and Aon Hewitt, advise on close to £1.6tn of pension and insurance…
Canadian Money Saver publishes an article, "Do-It-Yourself Ethical Investing
"Though DIY sustainable-ethical investing requires some work it can pay handsomely. The process is engaging and fun too. But the skills to do it effectively can be more quickly acquired with coaching from those experienced in this work." [COMMENTARY] I wrote this article — and offerwebinars andtutorials on this subject too — for individual investors…
