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📖 AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association has today published the 2024 edition of our ESG Handbook, which is now in its third year. 🧭 It explores how investment managers can chart a course through the increasingly polarized discourse on ESG investing, covering the political, regulatory and investor dynamics that are currently at play. Authored by my colleague Thomas Sharpe and designed by Caterina Giordo, it includes insightful contributions from Pierre Lenders, Edward Mason, Perry Hollowell, CFA, CMT, CAIA and Chris Shuyu YE. Members can download it here: https://lnkd.in/en2iuJ9E 🎙 And later today we'll be gathering in London for AIMA's Putting ESG into Practice event to examine the regulatory challenges and investor perspective in greater detail. Looking forward to hearing from the formidable speaker line-up: James Askar, Nick Colston, Trysha Daskam-Smith, Taggart Davis, Lucian Firth, Nick Glynn, Justin Kew, CFA, Pierre Lenders, Isabelle Mitchell (née Young), Salma Moolji, Shantanu Naravane, Michael Raymond, Estelle Rocca-Serra, Argi Sampedro, Chang Yate Tan, Daniella Woolf and Raza Naeem. Plus keynote addresses from Rt Hon Chris Skidmore and Kris Nathanail ASCI EMBA. Hopefully see some of you there. https://lnkd.in/eKt3nBdr #hedgefunds #esg #sustainability

Yesterday I hosted a session for AIMA members on the challenges facing Private Credit firms when collecting and reporting their ESG data. Currently the session is only open to members, but if any of my connections are interested in hearing more about how our credit clients are using technology to improve their ESG reporting, please get in touch! #privatecredit #esg #SFDR

Last week I had a Q&A session with Gauri Deoras, a Visiting Associate in the field of thematic investments, in which we discussed the role of ESG in technology and investing. It was a very productive interaction and hopefully we'll be able to do another one soon. I posted the full interaction on my YouTube channel: @marcoafonsocfa Let us know if you have any questions on this topic.

Great to see Leanne Clements, our Head of Responsible Investing, speaking at The ESG Club Conference, a portfolio institutional event, on Wednesday, July 3rd. During the event, Leanne will share her thoughts and knowledge on the "Stewardship: The Power of Engagement" panel. She will be discussing how institutional investors engage with their portfolio companies to drive change. 👏 💙 #ResponsibleInvestment #PeoplesPartnership #ThePeoplesPension

The ESG political landscape and policy framework have shifted in the last couple of years, and looking at the glass half full, I believe they are bringing several positives to ESG investing. I’m looking forward to a candid panel discussion later today on “Changing sentiments: What investors really think about ESG”!

Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor has ideas about driving the next phase of ESG adoption http://spr.ly/6049t4cUJ Read on for three takeaways on how to refocus the ESG industry on investors.

📅 It's Event Day! 🌍 The Private Equity Wire US ESG Summit is happening in New York today! 🗽 This exclusive one-day retreat is dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable investing, bringing together leaders from across the private equity deal lifecycle. ♻️ Join us for insightful discussions on the evolving ESG landscape, as we explore the trends and strategies driving sustainable growth. 🌱🤝 Together, we’re setting the agenda for a more responsible and impactful private equity industry. #PEWESGSummit #SustainableInvesting #PrivateEquity #ESG #NewYork #ESGevent #ResponsibleInvesting #Finance

📢 Do not miss this Masterclass on Secondary Investments and Its Benefits in ESG Assessment with Joaquín Alexandre Ruiz, Head of Secondaries at the European Investment Fund (EIF) in our latest episode of 0100 Impact Talks 🎙️ Learn about: 🔵 The evolution of secondary investments in private equity—from an emerging alternative to a key portfolio management tool for LPs and GPs. 🔵 The unique advantages of secondary investments in conducting ESG assessments and driving sustainable practices. 🔵 The growing importance of GP-led transactions in shaping the private equity landscape. And much more in this insightful conversation, the first one we have in-person! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dZjSYhhP Joaquín will be speaking at our upcoming conferences 0100 DACH and 0100 Europe, more information here: https://lnkd.in/d2vZJdy8 #Secondary #PrivateEquity #ESG

This Monday, don't miss AIMA's Fund Manager Briefing delving into the challenges faced by private credit firms when collecting and aggregating ESG data with Dasseti. This is a super relevant topic for anyone involved in or interested in responsible investment practices within the private credit space. Gain valuable insights into how the industry is tackling these ESG data hurdles. Sign up today to secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e5ers6S2 #privatecredit #ESG #sustainableinvesting #responsibleinvestment

Great to be in NYC for TSESG - The Summit for ESG today. Do come say hi if you have any questions on using AI to surface better non-financial and ESG risk data pre or post investment, across asset classes.