All Special Report articles – Page 113
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Swiss seek higher financial profile
The nation of the world’s leading bankers wants to improve its image as a financial centre, Heather McKenzie discovers
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Signs of progress on governance
A survey of corporate governance practice in China illustrates a level of achievement but also a continuing lack of accountability in key areas. Lee Kha Loon reports
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How to clean up with clean technology
Current concerns about global warming have raised investor interest in clean technology businesses and the private equity funds that invest in them. David White reports
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Real diversity in sustainable investing debate
Richard Newell reports from the Triple Bottom Line Investing conference in Bangkok
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Adapting to warmer climes
IPE asked three pension funds in France, Sweden and the UK: ‘Do pension funds have a duty to consider climate change in their investment decisions?’ Here are their answers:
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Moving into the mainstream
The attitude of many US investors to corporate governance is one of confrontation. Shareholders on this side of the Atlantic, however, prefer a more engaging approach. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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The new liquid gold
In the search for an asset that yields close to that of equities, biofuels could provide interesting investment opportunities. Nina Röhrbein reports
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Playing the long game
Created in 2003, the Marathon Club’s mission is to get pension funds thinking again in terms of long-term planning, not pursuing short-term gains. Hugh Wheelan reports
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Finance, not philanthropy
With more NGOs converting to banks in the developing world, the microfinance opportunities for pension funds are set to multiply. Rachel Fixsen reports
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Environmental evangelists
The EAPF is a forward thinker when it comes to integrating concerns for environmental issues with asset management. David White spoke to Howard Pearce
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Down to the woods
For those investors prepared for the long haul, timberland has proved to be a stable, long-term investment with good annual returns. Nina Röhrbein reports
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Finding common ground
What constitutes social and ethical investing and as the area develops, is there any chance of harmonising the confusing array of terminology? Sophia Grene offers answers
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A changing investment climate
Emissions carbon trading strategies are opening up opportunities for pension funds, writes Nina Röhrbein
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Boosting the research environment
A serious chunk of commission is available to those investment banks that can put together quality research on a growing number of extra-financial issues, writes Sophia Grene
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Encouraging best practice
Property and alternatives managers are also taking action in the area of ESG, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds
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Best practice in Malaysia
Tan Lye Huat highlights the progress being made in applying new corporate governance guidelines in Malaysia
