ESG

Risk

All the elements of a difficult year

Some trends have the potential to pack the impact of a force of nature in markets in 2019. Mercer takes a look at threats and opportunities from choppy waters of the late cycle, headwinds in market participation, geopolitical tremors, and the unstoppable force of sustainability.

Kishen GanatraJanuary 23, 2019

Sustainability

Water makes mark in investors’ minds

Investors are taking steps to measure water risk in their portfolios and engage with companies to promote responsible stewardship.

Hugh W. Brown Jr.January 17, 2019

Editorial

Most popular stories of 2018

We are also pleased to say that you, our readers, are spending more time on our site, as evidenced by our 10 most read stories, which averaged 4.2 minutes per article. Thank you to all our interview subjects, readers and supporters over the last year. Below is a look at the 10 most popular stories of 2018.

Amanda WhiteDecember 20, 2018

Sustainability

Income inequality a global threat

From human rights to executive pay, the list of factors adding to global income inequality is growing, as is investor concern over the rising potential for financial and economic destabilisation.

Fiona ReynoldsDecember 14, 2018

Featured Story

ESG obligations a recipe for disaster

Hardly a day goes by without some communication on ESG investing. It seems everyone is getting on the bandwagon. But peers that Paul Bevin speaks to have concerns that virtue may come at a price.

Paul BevinDecember 11, 2018

Sustainability

Fixed income, ESG start to bond

ESG integration in fixed income is finally starting to happen but the challenges it presents aren’t the same as in equities; for example, bondholder rights and shareholder rights aren’t the same. Have a look at what’s necessary to further blend ESG and fixed income.

Georg Inderst and Fiona StewartNovember 13, 2018