Breakout 1A. Strategic asset allocation: the new frontier for responsible investment.
The PRI has recently published a series of case studies that provide some real life examples of Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and ESG in practice. How ESG themes such as changing technology, governance, demography and climate themes are incorporated into SAA practices is a key challenge – but a challenge with significant opportunities. At an asset class level, better understanding of correlations between expected returns and emerging risks and opportunities can improve financial outcomes. Through SAA, allocating capital towards financing real-world outcomes can make critical contributions to the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
Speakers:
Lisa Eichler, Co-Head Climate & ESG Solutions, Ortec Finance
Dennis Hänsel, Global Head Investment & ESG Advisory, DWS
Mohamed Maalej, Head of Financial Engineering, AXA Investment Managers
Merrick Styles, Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset, Schroders
Toby Belsom, Director of Investment Practices, PRI