Breathing new life into modern portfolio theory
The Principles for Responsible Investment podcast
Release Date: 08/02/2019
Implementing net zero in listed equity portfolios
The Principles for Responsible Investment podcast
In this episode of the PRI podcast, we discuss implementing net zero commitments in listed equity portfolios. Joined by Anna Cala, Assistant Vice President, ESG, ClearBridge Investments, and Maia Becker, Senior Director, RBC Global Asset Management we explore: Net zero ambition & commitments Challenges and issues on the path to net zero Steps taken towards achieving these targets The role of divestments in achieving net zero targets Find the transcript here:...
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Putting people first in infrastructure investing
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In this week's podcast, we look at the social licence of infrastructure investing. Joined by Gwen Colin of Vauban Infrastructure and Antoine Tréboz of ALiS, we explore: · How the social licence delivers better infrastructure projects for investors and their stakeholders · How to conduct effective stakeholder engagement Find the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3FQ5sAn
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Why tax should be on the agenda for responsible investors
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In this episode, Sebastien Akbik, Corporate Governance Analyst at the PRI spoke with Kiran Aziz, Head of Responsible Investments from KLP and Daniel Mulé, Policy Lead, Extractive Industries Tax and Transparency from Oxfam America. They discussed the importance for responsible investors to consider tax both from a risk mitigation and positive impact perspective. The speakers also discussed the increasing momentum on tax, including the shareholder proposals on tax transparency filed by Oxfam America and KLP. Find transcript here: ...
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Exploring the responsibility of investors in addressing tech addiction
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What is tech addiction and why should investors be paying attention to the issue? In this episode, we are joined by Di Rifai, Founder and Chair of the non-profit Creating Future Us, who works with investors to champion sustainable use of technology in business and by Carlota Garcia-Manas, Head of Climate Transition and ESG Engagement at Royal London Asset Management. Together we discuss: How tech addiction is affecting society How investors can influence the tech sector Successes and challenges of engaging with the tech sector The role of regulation within tech companies Find transcript...
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Spotlight on Climate & Environment: A conversation with Nigel Topping, UN High Level Climate Champion for UK
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In this special episode of the PRI podcast, we take stock of progress in 2022 on the climate and environment, as we discuss: · The biggest achievements for climate and environmental action in 2022, and where we fell short. · The importance for investors to consider climate and nature together, and their connection. · The key topics and moments where we would expect greater investor climate and nature action and policy environment. Find transcript here:
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Sovereign sustainable bonds – a fast-evolving, innovative market
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Many governments are turning to labelled sustainable bonds, and Latin American sovereigns have been particularly innovative. The PRI’s latest podcast delves into the issuer and investor perspective, and the different types of bonds coming to the market. In this podcast we discuss: The state and evolution of the sovereign sustainable bond market How Latin America have approached this market and how Columbia, Mexico, and Chile have been the leaders in this space. Weighing up use-of-proceeds labelled bonds versus sustainability-linked bonds It features Esther Law, who is a Senior Investment...
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Sovereign sustainable bonds – a fast-evolving, innovative market
The Principles for Responsible Investment podcast
Many governments are turning to labelled sustainable bonds, and Latin American sovereigns have been particularly innovative. The PRI’s latest podcast delves into the issuer and investor perspective, and the different types of bonds coming to the market. In this podcast we discuss: The state and evolution of the sovereign sustainable bond market How Latin America have approached this market and how Columbia, Mexico, and Chile have been the leaders in this space. Weighing up use-of-proceeds labelled bonds versus sustainability-linked bonds It features Esther Law, who is a Senior Investment...
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ESG in private debt: Episode 1
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In this episode, the PRI’s head of fixed income, Carmen Nuzzo speaks with Adam Heltzer of Ares Management and Faith Rosenfeld of HPS Investment Partners, to discuss how private debt investors are incorporating ESG into their investment practices. With this, they discuss the ESG opportunities for private debt and private equity investors to collaborate and the regulatory implications on reporting with limited partners.
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SPOTLIGHT ON COP 27: SCALING INVESTOR CLIMATE ACTION
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In this special episode of the PRI podcast, we shine the spotlight on COP27. Host Liz Barnes speaks with Habib Abdur-Rahman, Head of ESG at Investcorp, and Prudential's Liza Jansen, Head of Responsible Investment at Prudential, and member of the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance. With just a week to go until the highly anticipated climate conference, they discuss their expectations for COP27, the role of investors in scaling up actions to deliver on a just transition to net zero, and how blended finance can be leveraged to mobilise capital into where finance is needed the most.
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FIFA World Cup: What responsible investors can do to tackle labour issues
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In this episode, we take a closer look at what is really happening behind the scenes at major sporting events, bringing to the forefront human rights abuses of migrant workers. With FIFA just around the corner, we discuss what is happening on the ground and what responsible investors can to do to tackle this issue. Find the transcript here:
info_outlineThe PRI's Head of Academic Research, Katherine Ng, is joined by Jim Hawley, Head of Applied Research at TruValue Labs and Professor Emeritus, Saint Mary's College of California; and Jon Lukomnik, former Executive Director, IRCC Institute, and soon to be Visiting Professor, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.
In this podcast, they discuss modern portfolio theory, or MPT. Is it just a theory? Why should investors care? Is there a problem and what can be done about it?
Length: 28.08