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NOW Ep81: A responsible investing roadmap

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Given the lack of global ESG standardisation and its politicisation, how should investors approach responsible investing and measure its impact? Investec Wealth & Investment International has launched a comprehensive guidebook on the topic. In the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Jeremy Maggs speaks to the authors, Boipelo Rabothata, ESG Specialist and Co-Fund Manager of the Investec Global Sustainable Equity Fund and Maxine Gray, Business Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International.

Hosted by seasoned broadcaster, Jeremy Maggs, the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast unpacks the latest economic, business and political news in South Africa, with an all-star cast of investment and wealth managers, economists and financial planners from Investec. Listen in every second Wednesday for an in-depth look at what's moving markets, shaping the economy, and changing the game for your wallet and your business.

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Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:39 What is responsible investing?
  • 02:41 Why the responsible investing guidebook?
  • 04:36 Key factors that need to be taken into consideration before investing
  • 07:05 Potential costs of ignoring material ESG risks
  • 08:16 Responsible investing strategies
  • 09:50 Regulatory frameworks and guidelines
  • 12:16 What is the broad impact of UN PRI?
  • 15:05 How to measure impact
  • 18:01 Responsible investing vs returns
  • 19:00 What matters to South Africa under the ESG spectrum?
  • 21:57 Is there space for funding of larger emitters?
  • 23:11 Global trends that South Africa needs to keep an eye on
  • 25:00 – Why ESG and responsible investing matter
3 Sep 2024 English South Africa Business · Investing

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