Asset managers are taking a more active role on ESG issues with companies in their portfolios to influence potential outcomes such as greater transparency, improved behaviors and reduced uncertainty and risk, according to a recent survey.
Many endowments plan to increase their allocations to diverse-owned managers and make ESG and impact investing a priority next year, according to a new survey.
Institutional investor interest in incorporating ESG factors into their investment decision making has reached an all-time high, according to a recent survey.
Nonprofits are increasingly looking toward illiquid investments and fundraising for income due to downward pressure on their operating revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey.
A Northeastern asset management and advisory firm has increased its allocations to diverse managers to 3% of assets under management as of June 30 compared to 2.1% in 2016, according to its inaugural Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Report.
Foundations and endowments are broadening their approach to promoting diversity and inclusion beyond hiring diverse-owned asset managers, according to a new report.
The poll of large U.S. asset owners found that 70% of white asset owners either somewhat or strongly agree that promotion of diversity comes at the expense of growth.