ESG

Vehicles operating in the space are increasingly targeting sustainable projects due to LP demand and goals set by the United Nations.

ESG credentials are now an integral part of any effective commercial real estate debt strategy, explains Richard Hamilton-Grey, sustainability manager of TH Real Estate

Impact investing is making waves off the back of broad acceptance of ESG principles, but the strategy has a long history and bright future.

The CIO of the world’s largest pension fund, Hiro Mizuno, shares his view on ESG as a way to mitigate external risks.

The fund will focus on making debt investments that provide environmental or social benefits.

Alecta has allocated $100m to an impact investment vehicle to be managed by NN Investment Partners and FMO.

The exposure held by the UK pension fund beat its target of 5.8% for 2016/17, as the organisation delivered a 19.6% return for its investment portfolio as a whole.

Allianz GI Risk Monitor report shows EMEA-based investors look more favourably to high yield corporate debt compared with their US counterparts, but warns investors must improve risk management strategies.