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Jackie VanderBrug, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank

Pandemic likely to accelerate push towards ESG investing

The Covid-19 crisis is putting companies’ dealings with their employees and society at large under the spotlight

Elliot Smither web

Private View Blog: ESG - do it for the kids

Private banks are finding that ESG is a way for them to establish relationships with the next generation of clients

Harriet Steele, Hermes

Hermes’ thematic strategies strike chord with private banks

ESG strategies were part of the Hermes offering long before they became fashionable, but are now winning them new business in the wealth management sector 

Elisa Trovato web

Private View Blog: Why ‘greenwashing’ funds benefits no one

Asset managers who overstate the sustainability of their products through ‘greenwashing’ them may fool investors for now, but will pay the price in time

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Putting some passion into portfolios

Investment grade collectibles offer not only the joy of ownership but diversified returns and a hedge against inflation. Yet with markets like fine art opaque and illiquid, access to advice is essential 

Elliot Smither web

Private View Blog: Is ESG a way to tame emerging markets?

Emerging markets are full of potential but notoriously volatile. Can applying an environmental, social and governance approach to investment make for a smoother ride?

Interest in SRI yet to be matched by significant capital allocations

Entrepreneurs are undoubtedly expressing an interest in sustainable and responsible investing, but allocations remain sluggish 

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Impact investing blooms into life

Investors are increasingly seeking to create a positive impact on society and the environment through their investment activities. Can private banks help turn this desire into reality?

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Global Asset Tracker: Macro mega trends strike chord with wealthy clients

Investments identifying long-term themes, such as the rise of technology and changing demographics, are popular among private banking clients 

Lee Wong, Lombard Odier

ESG and private equity dominate Far Eastern family forum debate

Family offices across Asia are building networks of like-minded individuals in order to swap ideas and find investment partners   

The Startup Show: 3AI

Artificial intelligence is about to transform an asset and wealth management industry not previously known for its dynamism, 3AI CEO Jacob Ayres-Thomson tells PWM's Yuri Bender

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