All Asset allocation articles
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Case studiesEngaging external managers on sustainable investment
Organisation name: Cardano Region of operation: Global Signatory type: Investment manager Assets under management: We provide fiduciary management services to 30 UK pension funds with combined assets of £16bn and investment advice to 10 UK pension funds with combined assets of £50bn. We also provide LDI execution and derivative overlay ...
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Articles
How asset owners and their managers can work together on ESG goals
Following the release of our technical guides on selecting, appointing and monitoring investment managers, the PRI convened a number of panel discussions to talk through how asset owners can work collaboratively with investment managers throughout the selection, appointment and monitoring process.
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Thought Leadership
Understanding and aligning with beneficiaries’ sustainability preferences
This guide seeks to help asset owners learn about and incorporate beneficiary preferences, which should be a fundamental aspect of an asset owner’s investment strategy, policy and strategic asset allocation.
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News and press
Principles for Responsible Investment Releases Guidance for Asset Owners on Incorporating ESG Preferences of Beneficiaries
New report from world’s leading proponent of responsible investment outlines pension beneficiary preferences on ESG issues and four-step guide for asset owners
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Webinar
Asset owners’ role driving responsible investment through manager relationships
Asset owners should feel empowered to work with asset managers on responding to their values, strategies and policies on responsible investment. Yet there seem to be blockages – data, fiduciary concerns and others – and the pressure is growing.
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Webinar
PRI Digital Forum: Americas - breakout 2c: effectively incorporating ESG
In this session, we will explore the techniques employed by asset owners across the Americas, and the latest guidance from the PRI.
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Webinar
PRI Digital Forum: Americas - breakout 2B: strategic asset allocation
This session reviews some examples of real practice and outlines the three areas highlighted in a recent PRI discussion paper: incorporating real world impact, improving risk adjusted returns and education.
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Case studies
Achieving a strategic asset allocation and generating long-term growth in a sustainable way
Case study by BlackRockFor professional clients and qualified investors only Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: US$7.8trn (30 September 2020) Why incorporate esg considerations into a strategic asset allocation (SAA)? Using multi-asset allocations to help clients achieve the growth they require at reasonable ...
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Webinar
US Insurers and ESG Incorporation in Credit Risk
The global fixed income community is increasingly seeking ways to factor in ESG criteria and sustainability considerations when allocating capital and managing risks; and the majority of credit ratings agencies have begun to reflect ESG factors in credit risk analysis.
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Case studies
Delivering outcomes by accessing ESG through multiple drivers of return in multi-asset portfolios
Case study by BlackRock Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: US$7.3trn Why consider ESG via multiple drivers of return Today’s low-return environment requires investors to draw on multiple return sources to meet objectives and maximise the efficiency of a portfolio’s risk budget. We ...
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Layering climate goals onto a sustainable, risk-targeted, multi-asset strategy
Case study by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Asset under management: US$665bn (30/06/20) To maximise returns over time while actively managing total portfolio risk, our Global Balanced Risk Control (GBaR) strategy invests in a broad, balanced asset mix. In our MS ...
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Using climate change scenarios in asset liability modelling
Case study by BCI Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Canada Assets under management: CAD$171bn Why ESG is vital for boosting long-term value Asset allocation is the main determinant of a fund’s overall risk and return and, therefore, is the most important decision that our clients ...
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The importance of corporate governance in strategic asset allocation
Case study by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: US$500bn Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is a large diversified asset management company based in the UK. We manage over US$500bn of assets for a variety of institutional and retail clients ...
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Strategic asset allocation: adopting a dynamic multiperiod world perspective
Case study by LocalTapiola Asset Management Ltd Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Finland Assets under management: US$12.2bn Why a multi-period SAA approach outpaces a static strategy Strategic asset allocation (SAA) is key for every long-term investor. It is the critical decision which will define whether an ...
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Case studies
The integration of ESG criteria in strategic asset allocation
Case study by DWS Signatory type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: €700 billion Integrating ESG criteria into investment portfolios is one of the most important trends in asset management right now – and one we take very seriously at DWS. While ESG integration has ...
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Case studies
Aligning strategic asset allocation to a +1.5°C world: a proposed framework
Case study by AXA Investment Managers
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Case studies
Introducing a sustainability budget to asset allocation decisions
Case study by Schroder Investment Management Organisation type: Investment manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: £470.5bn Why creating a sustainability budget can help multi-asset investors reach their ESG goals Whatever the reasons for considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and sustainability in a portfolio, managing ...
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Incorporating ESG into long term investment return forecasts
Case study by Schroder Investment Management Signatory type: Investment Manager Region of operation: Global Assets under management: £470.5bn Why ‘environmental disruption’ could impact long term investment returns Over the last few years, we have been considering the economic and disruptive forces we think will shape the future investment ...
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A total portfolio approach to climate alignment, ESG integration and real-world impact
Case study by The Scott Trust Limited (Guardian Media Group) Signatory type: Asset owner Region of operation: UK Assets under management: £1 billion Why ESG plays a vital role in our asset allocation decisions The Scott Trust is the owner of the Guardian Media Group, which publishes The ...
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Case studies
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a tool for strategic asset allocation
Case study by Brunel Pension Partnership Signatory type: Asset owner Region of operation: UK Assets under management: £30bn Why SDGs can be a vital tool in strategic asset allocation Strategic asset allocation (SAA) is set by each of our clients on an individual basis. We use the Sustainable ...
