Responsible investing has become a focus area in the investment industry, but greenwashing is rife and the sales pitch is strong, so what really matters? Research IP helps many of our consulting clients navigate the maze, but no one client is the same. For more context, our research paper, Beneath the Surface of Responsible Investing, takes a deeper look at the investment merits of different managed fund approaches applied in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Europe. 

We bring you the RIPPL Sluice to provide examples of responsible investment in action every month. 

The State of Pay: ESG Metrics in Executive Remuneration

Which corporate ESG-related targets are relevant, and immune to manipulation? Should achievement of these KPIs be a separate part of executive compensation or a modifier to overall compensation? Long-term, short-term, or long-term with intermediary targets? How long will it take for shareholders and boards to structure and customize compensation measurement so that it becomes a true driver of, and reward for, ESG goals?

READ MORE
What the New Disclosures Say About Pay vs Performance

The Securities and Exchange Commission last year implemented new rules to help stakeholders track the relationship between a company’s performance, as measured by total shareholder return, and executive compensation. ISS Corporate Solutions examines disclosures made since the rule took effect in October 2022 to see how closely pay and performance were aligned.

READ MORE
Anti-ESG movement dials up the drama in the US

The “anti-ESG” brigade are in force. However, indications are the US may not be, to paraphrase Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, “where ‘woke’ goes to die”.

READ MORE

Research IP delivers high quality investment fund research and consultancy services to financial advisers, charities & NFPs and the broader financial services industry. Our experience spans well over 20 years working directly across the multiple facets of finance, so we understand the key drivers and challenges for managers, as well as the impact for investors and the broader industry.

We strive to give you the best information, so you can help your clients make better decisions, and feel more confident about doing business with you. We believe that not only can everybody win, everybody should.

Reach out to us today about your research and consulting needs, and how to make the data work for you, and your clients.

Would you like to see research on a Managed Fund? Then enquire here.


Photo credits: Candriam, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), Capital Monitor

Category
Tags

While every care has been taken in the preparation of this information, Research IP makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any statement in it including, without limitation, any forecasts. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. This blog post has been prepared for the purpose of providing general information, it is not personal financial advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for detailed advice from your authorised financial adviser. You should, before making any investment decisions, consider the appropriateness of the information in this email, and seek professional advice, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

Comments are closed

Categories
News Archive