Regnan's head of advisory Susheela Peres da Costa INVESTORS may think they invest in companies and markets. But they re really investing in economies and societies.It s not until we experience a crisis like COVID-19 that this becomes clear.When beverage producers start making hand sanitiser and car manufacturers start making hospital ventilators it becomes clear there is limited value thinking about companies in isolation from...

THE spread of COVID-19 is exacting a great humanitarian and economic toll across the globe.At times of heightened uncertainty there is an even greater need for patient active and transparent investment management to help clients navigate this challenging situation.A key component of this investment process is stewardship in particular engagement with investee companies.An active engagement program is an important way to identify investment opportunities as...

Pendal has appointed a London-based impact investment team to launch a Global Equity Impact strategy in late 2020. The team will join Regnan a leading provider of ESG research engagement and advisory services which is wholly owned by Pendal.The appointment marks the expansion of Regnan s capabilities into responsible investment funds management.The four-person team will be led by Senior Fund Manager Tim Crockford working with...

Regnan’s latest guidance on corporate responses to ESG issues highlights the importance of looking beyond the implications for shareholder value when taking a stance.