| From across the nation and around the world, INSIGHTS-edge brings you news, commentary and research in key areas of interest regarding ESG, Sovereign Wealth Funds and US Public Sector Pension Funds. We watch the watchers...who are watching you. ESG / Sustainability Pax World Launches ESG Managers® Portfolios Powered By Morningstar Associates
(Source: Pax World) Pax World Management LLC, investment adviser to Pax World Funds, has joined with Morningstar Associates to create and manage a unique series of asset allocation funds specifically designed for investment advisors and their clients looking for "socially responsible," "green" or "sustainable" investments. Sustainability Execs Gain Corporate Prominence
(Source: Environmental Leader) A new type of executive is emerging across all businesses, ranging from real estate brokerage firms to giant retailers, as they deal with climate change, attract eco-conscious customers and implement alternative energy programs while meeting new regulations, reports the Los Angeles Times. Carbon Disclosure Project Publishes 2010 Information Request for Companies (Source: Social Funds.com) Since 2003, when the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) issued its first annual request for corporate climate change information, the number of disclosing companies has grown to more than 2,500. Sovereign Wealth Funds Beyond Dubai: What's Ahead for the Middle East This Year?
(Source: Knowledge@Wharton, University of Pennsylvania) When the 818-meter Burj Dubai tower, the world's tallest building, opened for occupancy with lots of fanfare on January 4, it was proclaimed to be a crowning achievement of the emirate of Dubai, with its bold plans to establish itself as a regional trade and services hub. Sovereign Wealth Funds: Will they re-invest or retreat
(Source: AME Info) The last years of the Noughties put Arab sovereign wealth funds in the limelight of global capital movements. But will the government-controlled funds continue to invest abroad as much as they have in the past? With the economic crisis having disclosed structural problems at home, a paradigm shift seems to be inevitable. Brazil to Use Sovereign Fund to Stem Real Gain
(Source: BusinessWeek) Brazil’s decision to allow its sovereign wealth fund to buy dollars in the foreign-exchange market indicates it will use the investment vehicle to try to stem the real’s world-beating rally, Nomura Holdings Inc. said. |
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| US Public Sector Pension Funds NYC taps private equity expert for pensions
(Source: Reuters) New York City's new comptroller has chosen Larry Schloss, who chairs private equity firm Diamond Castle Holdings, to run the city's pension funds, Thomson Reuters' private equity website peHUB reported on Tuesday, without citing sources. Public Pensions Face $2 Trillion Deficit
(Source: Daily Finance) Even in a world of massive deficits and rising national debt, not many problems come in packages that are in the trillions of dollars. The deficit facing U.S. public pension funds will grow to $2 trillion, according to an interview that the chairman of New Jersey's pension fund, Orin Kramer, gave to the FT. Watching the Watchers  AQ Research
Headquarters: London, England
Established: 1998
Overview / Mission
AQ Research was established in 1998 with the support of fund managers who “wanted a tool to help them identify accurate and useful research.” The company has expanded from a UK-based, hard copy publishing business to a global research and analytics business. Background
AQ Research’s analysis is used by brokers to measure and promote “the quality of their research offering.” Asset managers use AQ Research’s analysis and consulting capabilities to identify sources of quality research in the marketplace and streamline their research procurement practices and to ensure fund managers are receiving the research services they require at an appropriate price. AQ Research says its publications have been used by research houses of all sizes to demonstrate to their client base the quality of their research, enable differentiation from other providers and provide significant brand enhancement. Fund management institutions use AQ Research as consultants to guide them through changes in their industry. |
