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Renowned geopolitics professor Stephen Kotkin remains an “unbelievable optimist about where the world is,” despite the ever-present potential for catastrophe and unprecedented challenges from climate change, geopolitical power dynamics, artificial intelligence and other technological developments. “The world is in amazingly good shape…the amount of creation of middle-class in your lifetime is breathtaking,” Kotkin said. Despite terrible things happening in the world, the amount of violence in the world is much reduced compared to the past, he said, as is inequality. https://lnkd.in/gxvztaWp #stephenkotkin #top1000funds

Responsible investing forces investors to take a wider perspective and directly confront ambiguity and brings a wide range of benefits to organisations including clearer purpose, better talent attraction and the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder issues, experts including Saker Nusseibeh CBE say. https://lnkd.in/dkps39vM #sakernusseibeh #philedwards #federatedhermes #alisonloat

In 2008, upon Matt Whineray's arrival as the CEO of NZ Super Fund, the fund had 40 employees, NZ$14.7 billion in outsourced assets, and an investment committee open to anyone interested. As he departs on December 8, he leaves behind a markedly transformed organisation. Keep reading to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gUmYdFdD #nzsuper #mattwhineray #top1000funds

Global asset management firm Robeco has differentiated its ESG assessment methodology to give a more accurate picture of the impact investors have on sustainable development goals (SDGs), according to Rachel Whittaker, the firm’s head of sustainable investment research. https://lnkd.in/dpGrvVAm #esg #robeco #top1000funds

CIOs are urged to resist the politicisation of ESG in the United States by embracing robust governance principles. They should avoid having their funds align exclusively with one side of the political spectrum, emphasised John D. Skjervem, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Utah Retirement Systems, during the Sustainability in Practice conference at University of Oxford. https://lnkd.in/gZsb4KrD #sustainability #esg #top1000funds

Following the resounding success of our 2023 event, we are thrilled to be returning our Fiduciary Investors Symposium to Singapore for our first event of 2024. Bringing together asset owner from 15 countries we will discuss the return and impact opportunities in the region, and the importance of Asia in the global economy. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gGHJGGWH #FiduciaryInvestorsSymposium

Investors unveil a strategy to enhance returns and minimize risks in unlisted infrastructure through proactive ESG transitions. Sophie Durham, Head of ESG, Europe, at Igneo Infrastructure Partners, emphasises the key role of board control in this approach. Discover how Igneo ensures board positions and takes a proactive stance in asset management for sustained success. https://lnkd.in/gHUJ8Ejp #esg #sophiedurham #netzero

Discover the driving forces behind investments in responsible land management and natural capital. Abigail Dean, global head of strategic insights at Nuveen, a TIAA company, emphasises the rising demand for agricultural land, coupled with the need for biodiversity and zero deforestation. https://lnkd.in/gD8Rt72J #abidean #top1000funds #sustainability

CalPERS is on the lookout for a new Chief Investment Officer, with 55 applicants in the running. They've earmarked a $300,000 budget for the recruitment process, which includes 40 checks such as credit and social media history. Keep reading for more on CalPERS' CIO selection process. https://lnkd.in/ddQJrWiW #calpers #top1000funds

The global perspective on climate change is evolving from a scenario where it is considered a collective burden or a contentious issue to one where it is seen as a “business opportunity that everyone should be scrambling to make money from,” as stated by University of Oxford Professor Doyne Farmer, referring to probabilistic evaluations conducted by his team. https://lnkd.in/giDnFgXy #sustainabilityinpractice #top1000funds