Ethical investing – The Basics

Beginner
Investing
Self certified
Video
Date:

Thursday 3rd September 2020

Location:

Online

Duration

55 MINS

Explore the basics of ethical investing.

Learning objectives

In this session we covered…

  • Understanding the terminology – ethical, ESG, SRI, sustainable etc.
  • Navigating the range of products and styles of ESG investing
  • The change in attitudes to ESG among companies and investors
  • Greenwashing! How can investors combat this?
  • How ethical considerations vary for different asset classes and regions
  • Pros and cons of the increasing amount of data and ESG ratings available
  • Active versus passive in ESG investing, what are the advantages or disadvantages?
  • Negative screening
  • MIFid II – Discussions with your clients

Speakers

1
Mollie Thornton
Parmenion

Mollie is a member of Parmenion’s growing investment team. With a background in strategic asset allocation, portfolio construction, investment manager selection and monitoring, Mollie has a wide ranging remit and is particularly focussed on driving our ESG capabilities. Mollie has a first class degree in mathematics from the University of Bristol, helping her to launch a career in finance fresh from graduation. Mollie joined Mercer and quickly qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (specialising in investments), bringing a specialist perspective to risk management and investment selection.

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