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February 4th, 2019
The Investment Association announced last week that it is to consult members on Sustainability and Responsible Investment.
Their launch release is copied below.
The deadline for this consultation is 1 March and although we have already spoken with the IA on this SRI Services plans to respond also.
You can download the IA Consultation document here.
Please contact Julia@sriServices.co.uk if you would like to discuss.
Friday 25 January 2019
The Investment Association (IA), the trade body that represents asset managers, has today launched the first industry-wide consultation on sustainability and responsible investment.
The consultation seeks the views of asset managers on key aspects around sustainability and responsible investment, with the aim of bringing greater clarity to help savers and investors navigate and better access this growing feature of the investment management industry.
The consultation covers the following three key areas:
The consultation will close on 1st March 2019.
Chris Cummings, Chief Executive of the Investment Association, said:
“Social and environmental change is happening faster than ever before. The asset management industry is at a critical juncture in embracing sustainability as a defining feature of the investment landscape.
“With sustainability and responsible investment becoming an increasing priority for today’s investors, this consultation is an important step forward in gathering the views of the industry with the ultimate aim of bringing greater clarity to savers.
“As significant investors, it is our role to help today’s investors achieve both their financial as well as their environmental and social goals.”
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Notes to Editors
For further information, please contact:
For media, to receive the full consultation document, please contact Helen Ayres
Helen Ayres, Communications Manager: Helen.Ayres@theia.org
T +44 (0)20 7269 4620; M +44 (0)7508 724 066
IA press office: Press@theia.org
About the Investment Association (IA):
IA questionnaire for members link here.
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