The demand for dairy in developed markets may be declining, but there is still a runway for growth in many emerging markets. The dairy industry can positively support social issues such as health and wellbeing – the ‘S’ in ESG – but it also has negative environmental impacts – the ‘E’ in that same acronym. So, we’re asking: can this industry reduce its negative impact to become a sustainable part of meeting the nutritional needs of future populations in emerging markets?
Energy transition, health & wellbeing and digital empowerment are just some of the important sustainability themes that we must address to help drive the transition to a sustainable future. Investment strategies are a core part of this. In our latest impact report for the BMO Responsible Global Equity Strategy, explore how we’re driving positive change through engaging with companies such as Umicore on cobalt sourcing for electric vehicles, and CSL, an Australian based healthcare provider who develop medicines for those with life threatening illnesses.
Discover the state of play of the virus across emerging markets and how they look set to recover.
An update on the use of bee-harming pesticides in agriculture.
Question: What can be used to increase or decrease risk, provide downside protection and enhance efficient portfolio management? Answer: Derivatives. Today, Graham will firstly explore the basic characteristics and risks associated with the main types of derivatives. Then, together with Keith Balmer, Director within the BMO Multi Asset team, will bring to life the reasons why they are employed within different investment scenarios of traditional portfolio management.
The social impact from the pandemic has been unparalleled, and the subsequent governmental response has been unprecedented. Robert Plant, Director, Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Solutions, talks us through the measures and the beneficiaries, and also explains why fiscal policy is not just about protecting jobs.
Learn about biodiversity loss and the role of investors in tackling it.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals that provide a framework for a more sustainable world by 2030, from basic needs, like food and water, to how we use and reuse natural resources. Learn more about how we map our Responsible ranges to the SDGs.
Giving up meat or going flight-free are impressive acts of sustainability. But one of the biggest impacts we can have is through our finances.
A roundup of our responsible investing activities in Q1 2021.
Bitcoin has generated plenty of headlines owing to its volatile nature. Earlier this year, the cryptocurrency gained increased attention thanks to Tesla’s purchase of $1.5 billion worth of the stock. But then the focus turned to its significant energy use. So, we consider for those who wish to invest responsibly with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations at the forefront, is this technology suitable?
Paul Lucas provides a step-by-step guide to all the options for pensions on divorce. He’ll explain how these options affect your clients’ Lifetime Allowance, helping both advisers and paraplanners have better client conversations and capitalise on this growing market for advice.
Over the last 18 months there has been an increased spotlight on Responsible Investment, but are all advisers seeing this coming through in their conversations with clients? Graham Finlay will look at both the direction of travel for Responsible Investment in the UK financial advice market and share how some advisers are integrating Responsible Investment in their business and investment propositions.
Discover how the portfolio ranks against the FTSE All-Share Index on key sustainability metrics such as carbon intensity, and how our investee companies align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gain insight on our active ownership activity, including engagement with HSBC and GlaxoSmithKline.
Discover the ESG characteristics of the portfolio, from carbon intensity to gender equality, and how the underlying companies align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gain an overview of our engagement and voting activity, including our dialogue with HSBC and GlaxoSmithKline.
Discover how the portfolio ranks against the FTSE All-Share Index on key sustainability metrics such as carbon intensity, and how our investee companies align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gain insight on our active ownership activity, including engagement with HSBC and GlaxoSmithKline.
The first quarter of this year has seen a steady increase in inflation expectations – reflecting investors’ fears that inflation will continue to tick upwards. Are these fears justified, and what does this mean for the return potential of bonds?
2020 was a year none of us could have expected, as the COVID-19 pandemic changed much about the way we live and work. Yet our commitment to responsible investment at BMO remained as clear as ever. Today we launch our latest Responsible Investment Review where we look back at our 2020 responsible investing activities, including stewardship highlights, company engagement case studies and public policy.
Central to investment decisions is the question of risk. We make decisions on imperfect information and assess the potential reward and risk all the time. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine highlights the issue – but on a greater scale.
Huge, technological forces are reshaping the world. How can investors remain on the right side?