Climate Change Action: How do we invest in it and what do we need to keep in mind?

by Sambridhi Shakya | Dec 14, 2020 | Blogs, Reports

Source: iStock This blog piece discusses the urgency required for climate change action, as well as how investors can contribute to climate impact through mechanisms of selective capital allocation and shareholder engagement. It explains the frameworks that should be...

How We Should Be Thinking About Carbon Risks in Portfolios

by Sambridhi Shakya | Dec 3, 2020 | Reports

Source: ABC News (2019) Carbon risk data can be useful in highlighting a fund’s ESG position, though it is also not wholly encompassing of a fund’s carbon impact. This blog post explores the importance of taking a 360-degree perspective on carbon risk...

Learned Lessons on ESG Investing from the Current Boohoo Slavery Scandal

by Sambridhi Shakya | Nov 26, 2020 | Reports

There has been a strong chorus for sustainable investing in the financial sector, with more than 120 billion Euros poured into across 360 ESG-focused funds in Europe last year, according to data provider Morningstar. However, ESG-focused funds have since highlighted...

Australian Equity Factor Performance During Stressed Markets

by Foresight Analytics | Jul 26, 2020 | Reports

The aim of this research paper is to present our analysis of the key drivers (factors) of the Australian share market over the medium-to-long term, as well as during stressed market periods of the current Global Virus Crisis (GVC), the Global Financial Crisis (GFC),...

A Guide to Portfolio Stress Testing.

by Foresight Analytics | Jun 26, 2020 | Reports

Using our collective experience across investment management, investment research, data science and risk analytics, we have pulled together this guide for members of the investment community wanting to better understand Stress Testing. The guide is designed to help...

Asset markets price Covid-19 induced recession fast, fear gauge spikes and remains elevated

by Sambridhi Shakya | Apr 5, 2020 | Reports

In this edition of the Cross Asset Review, we assess the past performance of various asset classes and draw implications for multi asset investors. During Q1, investors sold down their growth exposure as concerns about COVID-19 induced global recession took hold....