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RIA in the News
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In a recent Globe and Mail article titled, "Millennial investors looking for companies that are doing good," the RIA's COO and
Head of Communications & Member Affairs Dustyn Lanz shares insights on how millennials are going to be the next driving force for responsible investment.
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2017 RIA Conference
Early Bird tickets for the RIA Conference are still available! If you plan to attend the conference, please register and book your hotel soon as both the hotel and conference will sell out.
- View the agenda here.
- Book hotel at the RIA group rate here.
- Get flight discount code here.
- Register here.
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A Client-Friendly Case for Responsible Investing
The Toronto Star recently featured a segment on the "Future of Investing," in which the RIA's Dustyn Lanz was interviewed to provide retail investors with the case for responsible investing.
Advisors might find this short piece to be useful for sharing with clients.
- View the online version here.
- View the whole segment as it was shown in the Toronto Star here.
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Global Guide to Responsible Investment Regulation
March 31, Toronto
April 3-4, Toronto
GLOBE Capital
April 4-5, Toronto
Breakfast Seminar on Climate Change, Food & Agriculture
April 5, Toronto
The Good Investment Fair
April 6, Toronto
April 23-27, Calgary
WNA PRI Network Biannual Event,
May 30-31, Victoria (Details in news section below)
June 1-2, Vancouver
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RI Job Postings
AGF Investments Inc., Toronto
bcIMC, Victoria
Compensation Research Analyst
ISS Governance, Toronto
Research Analyst - temporary
ISS Governance, Toronto |
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Canada's Newest Recipients of RI Certification
Congratulations to Canada's newest recipients of the RIA's financial designations in recognition of expertise in responsible investing:
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RI Industry News
RIA Members call for more women on boards
SHARE and OceanRock are leading a campaign with four Canadian companies asking them to add women to their boards and warning they will vote against directors if changes are not made.
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Sustainalytics Announces 2017 Changes to the Jantzi Social Index
Following its annual review process, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and TransAlta Corporation will be removed from the JSI. Hudson's Bay Company and Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. will be added to the JSI. More. |
BMO leads $3trn investor coalition to engage Amazon on ESG
BMO Global Asset Management is leading an engagement with Amazon to encourage the company to ESG concerns, with a particular focus on employment conditions at its distribution centres. More. (Registration required) |
MSCI Report Shines a Light on Tax Gap
A quarter of companies in the MSCI All Country World Index have a large tax gap, paying an average rate of 14.3% versus the 31.8% cent that would be expected, based on the jurisdictions where they generate revenue. More. |
Western North America PRI Network Biannual Event
The Western North America PRI Network will host its biannual event at the University of Victoria on May 30-31st 2017. To inquire about the agenda & registration, contact Nancy Brenneman at
nancy.brenneman@pensionbc.ca.
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2017 Global Sustainable Investment Review
The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance released its latest report, showing global responsible investment assets reached US$22.89 trillion at the start of 2016, a 25% increase from 2014. More. |
Globe and Mail primer on responsible investing
This Globe and Mail article provides an overview of why RI differs from traditional portfolio management and how to navigate the options, featuring comments from RIA Chair Jason Milne.
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RI Products & Services
Scotia iTRADE launches ESG tools using Sustainalytics data
New service helps DIY investors to better understand the ESG performance of companies in their portfolios. More.
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New options for global green fixed income exposure
Green opportunities for fixed income investors continue to enter the market including VanEck's Vectors Green Bond
ETF. More.
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New Book - The Clean Money Revolution by Joel Solomon
Launching May 1st, The Clean Money Revolution, by pioneering investor Joel Solomon, calls for the reinvention of power, purpose and capitalism, that will generate the biggest money making opportunity in history. Pre-Order Here
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ESG News
Anbaric and Ontario Teachers' Announce Clean Energy Development Partnership
This new partnership between Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Anbaric will develop clean energy infrastructure projects in North America, accelerating the revitalization of aging transmission networks.
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Scientists create a roadmap for meeting the Paris climate goals
A group of scientists have made a detailed "roadmap" for rapid decarbonization to meet the Paris climate goals. It's eye-opening. More.
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Volkswagen pleads guilty in U.S. court in diesel emissions scandal
Under the plea agreement, VW agreed to sweeping reforms, new audits and oversight by an independent monitor for three years after admitting to installing secret software that enabled it to beat emissions tests.
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LGBT Corporate Canadian Index Launches
First-of-its-kind LGBT Corporate Canadian Index includes companies offering support and transparency around LGBT inclusion.
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California pushes ahead on renewable energy
Recent data out of California shows it can generate enough solar power to meet nearly half its energy needs.
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Shell ratchets up emissions management and related investment strategies
Royal Dutch Shell has declared it will sell oilsands positions and shift its pay policy to include incentives being linked to green house gas management. But is it enough to ensure shareholder value in a low carbon economy?
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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ups exposure to water sector
Long-term demand for water treatment equipment, chemicals and services are expected to remain strong both as a consequence of growing water scarcity and the impact of global warming on the water cycle.
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Research & Analysis
Corporate Human Rights Benchmark reveals 2017 findings
The London-based Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) launched a 2017 survey of international businesses revealing which firms are leading in 100 human rights indicators.
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Vigeo-Eiris: Human rights responsibilities of business in a changing world
In this new thematic study, Vigeo Eiris explains how companies across the globe are addressing four key areas of human rights
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Systems-Level Considerations and the Long-Term Investor
A recent paper from The Investment Integration Project (TIIP) addresses the question of how asset owners and managers can identify environmental, societal and financial systems-level issues relevant to their investment processes.
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Proxy Preview 2017 provides key insights to proposals and proxy voting
The environment and corporate political activity remain key areas of focus for shareholder proposals this proxy season, says a report by non-profit shareholder advocacy groups.
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Viewpoints
NEI & SHARE: Smart climate policy is crucial to Alberta's prosperity.
Peter Chapman of SHARE and Robert Walker of NEI Investments co-authored an op-ed to encourage the Alberta government to hold fast to its plan by continuing to set the basis for a strong carbon price, tightening regulation of methane emissions and promoting development of low-carbon industries. More.
Bob Eccles: Why The Short-Term Approach Is No Longer Sustainable
Harvard professor Bob Eccles sits down with the CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council to discuss
the future of integrated reporting. More.
Cary Krosinsky: Sustainable Investing on the Rise
While some may wonder if sustainable investing will be challenged in the era of Brexit & Trump, Cary Krosinsky writes that the opposite is happening. More.
Diane Lerner: Board of Directors Compensation: Past, Present and Future
Pay governance expert Diane Lerner writes there has been a massive shift in how outside Board Directors have been paid over the past 20 years. More.
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Policy & Legal News
Stronger rights for shareholders in EU companies
The new Shareholders' Rights Directive will help to steer investments towards a more long-term oriented approach and will ensure more transparency for listed companies and investors.
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CSA announces climate change disclosure review project
The Canadian Securities Administrators project will include reviewing international disclosure requirements, current Canadian issuer reporting requirements and a consultation with investors.
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Deputy governor of the Bank of Canada warns about climate change
The deputy governor of the BoC touted the case for pricing carbon
, warning that climate change and actions to address it will have "material and pervasive effects on Canada's economy and financial system."
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