MRI/Social Investments

Surveys/Studies
Managers Increase ESG Integration For Portfolio Opportunities: Survey

Investors are seeking broader information around environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as they analyze investment opportunities and managers are increasing the use of ESG integration for client portfolios to boost asset growth, according to a recent survey.

11.12.20
Daily Feed
Western College Savings Plan Places FI Strategy On Watch

A Western college savings plan added a fixed-income strategy to its watchlist in September due to underperformance.

11.12.20
MRI/Social Investments
New England Foundation Establishes ESG Portfolio

A foundation based in New England established a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) portfolio earlier this year.

11.05.20
Surveys/Studies
Impact Investments’ Strong Returns Meet Investor Expectations: Survey

Impact investments across asset classes have generated strong realized returns over time, helping investors meet their impact performance and financial return expectations, according to a survey.

11.05.20
Announcements
Janus Henderson Names ESG Head

Janus Henderson has appointed its first head of ESG investments.

11.05.20
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Midwest State Hires Advisor For New Investment Account

A state treasurer office in the Midwest has hired an investment advisor for a new investment account.

10.29.20
Announcements
Rockefeller Foundation Commits Capital To Catalyze Green COVID Recovery

The Rockefeller Foundation will commit $1 billion over the next three years to aid an inclusive, green recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement.

10.29.20
Industry News
Midwest University Searching For Staff To Launch Impact Fund

A university in the Midwest is looking to hire a manager to help launch an impact fund.

10.22.20
Surveys/Studies
UN Encourages Private Investors To Help Achieve Sustainable Development Goals By 2030: Report

Private investors have been called upon to help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 using a number of product offerings to increase global growth, improve returns and address systemic issues facing the environment and society face, yet a recent report finds challenges in the ability to invest to make the goals a reality.

10.22.20
MRI/Social Investments
Southern Foundation Makes First Mission-Aligned Investment

A foundation in the South announced its first investment in a community development financial institution within its mission-aligned investment fund.

10.22.20