About | Mentor | Kay Byrne

Kay Byrne

Kay is one of Altiorem’s mentors based in Sydney. She is an experienced writer and editor, and has worked in publishing and investment-related roles for the past 20 years in wealth management, institutional funds management and investment banking.

PROFILE

Kay currently sits on the Investment Team of a wealth manager, where she is responsible for developing investment content for high-net-worth investors. She has significant experience writing for senior investment professionals, and has written on behalf of political figures on issues addressing climate change and the transition to net zero.

She has worked for a range of boutiques and global organisations in both Australia and the UK. Previous companies she has worked for include AIG Investments, AMP Capital and Deutsche Bank.

She holds a BA Joint Honours in German and Russian from the University of Nottingham, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from Kaplan Professional, and has passed the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.

RECENTLY REVIEWED BY KAY BYRNE

Sustainable funds U.S. landscape report: More funds, more flows, and impressive returns in 2020

Sustainable funds U.S. landscape report: More funds, more flows, and impressive returns in 2020

2020 brought record levels of interest and fund flows into sustainable funds in the US as investors became increasingly concerned about COVID-19, climate change and social issues. The record flows were followed with an immense increase in the sustainable fund universe and outperformance over conventional funds.
Research
10 February 2021
Morningstar

Morningstar

Commercial Research Providers
Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets.
Organisation
CFA Institute

CFA Institute

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The CFA Institute is an organisation which provides education to investment professionals in regards to economics, ethics, financial analysis and corporate finance. The institute aims to promote high standards through globally recognised qualifications which require recipients to maintain these standards at all times.
Organisation
12 research items
Sustainable investing: Fast-forwarding its evolution

Sustainable investing: Fast-forwarding its evolution

Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International (KPMG International)
This survey report provides a digestible collection of sustainable investing insights from hedge fund managers across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific, and key takeaways on best practice trends.
Research
29 February 2020

RECENTLY PUBLISHED BY KAY BYRNE

Cutting carbon: What the rush to divest fossil fuels means for emissions reduction and engagement

Cutting carbon: What the rush to divest fossil fuels means for emissions reduction and engagement

Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility
This report focuses on the decarbonisation of listed equity portfolios in Australia, outlining current investor initiatives and commitments to support decarbonisation and energy transition. The report discusses carbon exposure metrics, company engagement and divestment strategies, and investing in climate solutions.
Research
31 January 2021
Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility

Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) is a research and shareholder advocacy organisation. ACCR focuses on engaging with investors on how listed companies, industry associations, and other entities are managing climate, labour, human rights and governance issues. ACCR is philanthropically funded, not-for-profit, and independent.

Organisation
1 research item

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