Impact Investing & ESG
Number of Institutional Investors Using ESG Factors in Decisions Holds Steady
Only 39% of institutional investors surveyed by Callan that do not include ESG factors in investment decision-making said the value proposition for ESG remains unclear, down from 63% in 2016.
Sustainalytics Publishes New Research Report that Examines the Prevalence of ESG Incidents
Based on analysis of over 29,000 incidents that took place from 2014 to 2016, the report identifies prominent incident categories, where incidents are occurring, and which industries are most involved.
MSCI Links ESG with Stronger Asset Growth
Being good stewards of client assets seems to pay off for some of the world’s largest publicly traded money managers, with research showing a link between responsible investment and the power to gather assets under management.
What’s the Value Where ESG Meets Emerging Markets?
Home to a diversified mix of sectors, Emerging Markets are now better supported by robust service sectors and a rapidly growing middle class.
Harnessing Tourism for the Global Goals
The number of jetsetters, currently at 1.2 billion, is expected to grow by 56% to 1.8 billion by 2030.
Democratizing – and Localizing- Impact Investing in 2018
How small investors are crowdfunding local businesses and overlooked entrepreneurs.
What is Driving Investors’ Interest in Sustainability Reporting?
Sustainability reporting is becoming increasingly more important to investors.
United States & Europe
Europe’s Economy is Firing on All Cylinders
The economy of the eurozone may have enjoyed faster growth than the United States in 2017, confidence is the highest it has been in decades and unemployment is at a 9-year low.
Developing Economies
South African Economy May Grow 2 Percent in 2018, Finance Minister Says
South Africa’s economy may grow 2 percent this year if the government takes needed policy decisions, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday.
Mexico Records 6.77 Inflation in 2017, a 17-Year High
Mexico recorded 6.77% annual inflation in 2017, the country said Tuesday, more than double its 3 percent target and a 17-year high.
Peru Eyes $2.4 Billion Minerals Railway as Copper Output Rises
The government of Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is evaluating a $2.4 billion railway project to transport mineral concentrates from a copper-rich Andean region to the Pacific coast for export.