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RIA CEO Dustyn Lanz: Cybersecurity is a Growing Issue for Responsible Investors
Cyberattacks appear to be growing increasingly brazen and devastating with each passing year, raising the cybersecurity risks facing anyone connected to the cloud. But cybersecurity is not just a technological issue; it's a critical governance issue with major implications for your clients' portfolios.
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Meet the RIA's New Member Relations Manager!
We're pleased to introduce Olga Bordatcheva, our new Member Relations Manager! Olga is responsible for member services and relationships. She holds the Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) designation and has a background in wealth management. Connect with Olga on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected].
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2018 RIA Conference
Early bird registration for the 2018 RIA Conference is open. The conference will take place on June 4th and 5th at the Hyatt Regency Toronto.
Follow the link below to register and book your hotel now!
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Call for Applications: RIA Conference Scholarships and Volunteers
We are offering 10 scholarships to students and recent grads to attend the conference and
seeking 8 volunteers to contribute to the success of Canada's premier Responsible Investment conference. Apply now!
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New RIA Members
We are pleased to welcome the following new RIA Members:
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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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Investors partner with UN on TCFD "first mover project"
RIA members Desjardins and Addenda are among nine large investors seeking to develop tools and indicators to stimulate and facilitate TCFD adoption.
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Sustainalytics strengthens research capacity in EM
Sustainalytics has completed the purchase of certain assets from ESG data and research provider Solaron, known for its emerging markets expertise.
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ISS acquires Munich-based ESG rating and data provider, Oekom research
This is the latest in a string of acquisitions by ISS over the past couple of years as it seeks to meet growing demand for ESG offerings.
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New York appoints first-ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
The panel will advise on how the NY State Common Retirement Fund can protect against climate risks and support a sustainable low-carbon economy.
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Amundi and World Bank launch world's largest green bond fund
The green bond fund called Amundi Planet Emerging Green One has been launched to help accelerate green finance in emerging markets.
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ESG News
ISS: Investors reconsider firearms - is it different this time?
Following the Parkland school shooting, companies are facing increased pressure to cut ties with the firearms industry. Investors who have not governed their exposure, may want to reconsider.
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Beyond Carbon: Water Risks and Sustainable Investing
Water issues should be considered by corporations and investors as an emerging risk to their strategies and their bottom line.
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Deloitte pays U.K. women 43% less than men
The reported average gender wage gap includes the high-earning partners that have previously been excluded from the data. This also highlights the lack of women in senior roles.
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TransCanada endorses shareholder resolution for climate-risk analysis
Management has endorsed a resolution requiring the company to provide an analysis of its business prospects in the context of a low-carbon economy.
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Proxy Preview: 2018 Report and Informational Webinar
Proxy Preview 2018 is the insider's guide to social and environmental shareholder proposals. Climate, politics and women top the list.
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NEI: All Aboard: Increasing Corporate Diversity
In their latest white paper, NEI explores the state of board diversity in Canada, makes a clear case for improving it, and offers some recommendations.
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MSCI: Women on Boards and the Human Capital Connection
Findings showed that firms with more women on boards and stronger human capital policies showed higher productivity growth.
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Vigeo Eiris: Gender diversity in corporate senior management: glass ceiling yet to be cracked
The study reviews almost 4,000 listed companies worldwide and found that although some progress is being made, it remains a worldwide challenge.
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GIIN: Roadmap for the Future of Impact Investing
The roadmap presents a vision for a more inclusive and sustainable financial market and articulates a plan to accelerate the impact investing market.
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UBC Sauder/Purpose Capital: Impact Investing in the Indigenous Context
The report examines how impact investors can contribute to the betterment of Indigenous communities in Canada.
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Carbon Tracker: Mind the Gap: the $1.6 trillion energy transition risk
The study updates the 2 Degrees of Separation report and looks at oil, gas and thermal coal demand scenarios in varying global warming outcomes.
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TIIP & IRRCi: Measuring Effectiveness - Roadmap to Assessing System-Level and SDG Investing
The report provides investors with a roadmap to measuring system-level investing strategies, including progress toward achieving the SDGs.
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European Commission releases action plan for sustainable economy
The EC unveiled its strategy for a financial system that supports the EU's climate and sustainable development agenda.
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BCSC seeking input on gender diversity disclosure requirements
The BCSC issued a request for comment on disclosure requirements relating to women on boards and in executive officer positions. Due April 10th, 2018.
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Dart & Mendhi: Eight tools to help companies build a gender-balanced board
Beatrix Dart and Ekta Mendhi discuss practical tools that organizations of all sizes can use to achieve gender diversity on their boards.
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MoneySense: Gender equity guides growth of new ETFs
Investor demand for investments chosen through the lens of gender diversity or equity has led to a handful of new gender focused ETFs.
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Advisor.ca: Why ESG investing provides competitive advantage
ESG factors help determine the values and assumptions for financial models. Responsible investing has evolved considerably from negative screening.
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Submissions
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Please send your news to [email protected], with subject line "RIA Newsletter Submission."
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