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FTSE Russell

Commercial Research Providers
FTSE Russell is a global provider of benchmarks, analytics and data solutions with multi-asset capabilities. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group, and is a unit of its Information Services Division.

Organisation
2 research items

How to read a financial institution's policy: Analysing cluster munitions divestment policies

Profundo
Financial institutions consider cluster munitions companies as inappropriate business partners and have made efforts to restrict their investment. Unfortunately, their policies contain loopholes that could still allow their financing. Several steps have been introduced in order to help analyse a financial institution's policy and prevent cluster munitions exposure in portfolios.
Research
23 March 2016

The Inevitable Policy Response: Preparing financial markets for climate-related policy/regulatory risks

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) is a project to prepare investors for the investment risks associated with the most likely responses to climate change. The likely impacts of climate change and mechanisms in the Paris Agreement are likely to force substantial policy introduction in the near future with investment implications.
Research
31 December 2019

ShareAction

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
ShareAction, formally known as FairPensions, is a charity focused on propelling a shift towards responsible investment. Their vision entails transforming the investment system into one that better serves savers, society and the environment.
Organisation
25 research items

Investor action on climate change

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The report assesses the investment practices of signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) on the topic of climate change. In partnership between PRI and Novethic, the report includes themes such as long-termism, climate-related risks and opportunities, scenario analysis and innovation for a successful transition to a low carbon economy.
Research
30 September 2017

Analysis of ethics and investor behaviour and its impact on financial satisfaction of capital market investors

This research, through hypothesis testing, examines the impact of investors' ethical awareness and understanding on investor behaviour in capital markets and its link to increased financial satisfaction through that behaviour. As such, the reports challenges neo-classical economic theory by suggesting investors look beyond risk and return and develop investment portfolios in line with their ethics.
Research
31 January 2018

Barclays

Commercial Organisations
British investment bank and financial services company operating mainly in the United Kingdom and Untied States. The bank operates in four main segments: personal banking, corporate banking, wealth management and investment management.
Organisation
2 research items

Multi-asset investments: Managing sustainability from a total portfolio perspective

Schroders
Integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into existing portfolios involves considerations beyond benchmark tracking and diversification such as budgets for governance and risk as well as portfolio impacts of different types of ESG implementation. The report explores ESG portfolio integration as well as outlining trade-offs in portfolio management.
Research
31 March 2019

Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)

Finance Industry Groups
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) advocates for responsible investing and a sustainable financial system in Australia and New Zealand. Dedicated to its members, RIAA offers research, events and a professional network that engages its members to create a more responsible finance sector.
Organisation
20 research items

Mapping of global responsible investment best practices

Inflection Point
Responsible investment is gaining momentum globally as an integral part of asset management, incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations into investment decision-making. Inflection Point Capital Management analyses the efforts by a number of asset owners to implement responsible investment processes, and provides best practices for institutional investors to follow.
Research
31 December 2017

Why do we invest ethically?

This report looks at investor behaviour, and contends that investors no longer behave in the “rational” fashion that traditional finance theory assumes. Studying the desire to invest ethically challenges the relevance of traditional finance theory, and helps improve our understanding of ethical investor behaviour.
Research
31 August 2005

Schroders

Commercial Organisations
Schroders manages over £500 billion in assets, providing products and services across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, private assets and alternatives. They also provide wealth management services. Schroders operates from 35 locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Organisation
2 research items

Australian Council of Superannuation Investors

Finance Industry Groups
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) provides strong advice on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues on behalf of its members. It seeks to achieve improvements in the practices of its member superannuation funds and enhance the ESG performance of companies.
Organisation
2 research items

Morgan Stanley

Commercial Organisations
Morgan Stanley is a leading global investment bank founded and headquartered in New York City. They operate in 41 countries worldwide and provide investment banking, investment management, research, securities and wealth management services to individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and governments.
Organisation
4 research items

Modern slavery reporting - Guide for investors

Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
This report aims to guide reporting entities and investors on the requirements of the Australian Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018. It informs and provides suggestions to companies and investors on how to identify, manage and reduce the risks and impacts of modern slavery.
Research
30 November 2019

Digging deeper: Human rights and the extractives sector

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The report examines significant human rights issues in the extractives sector value chain, and summarises the key outcomes and insights of a PRI-coordinated (Principles for Responsible Investment) engagement with companies. Importantly, the report highlights the key elements that investors should consider when engaging with mining, oil and gas companies.
Research
19 July 2018
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