Planet Papers 1: A responsible recovery
We explore what it means to invest responsibly in our rapidly changing world, we make the case for a responsible recovery – building back better from COVID-19.
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We explore what it means to invest responsibly in our rapidly changing world, we make the case for a responsible recovery – building back better from COVID-19.
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The healing process
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Rathbone Global Sustainability Fund manager David Harrison discusses the rise of renewable energy and how it is making a more sustainable world.
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The global economy is reopening for business as the COVID-19 virus recedes, and the groundwork has been laid for a speedy recovery by massive government and central bank stimulus.
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During David’s trip to the US, he found a country where responsible capitalism has truly taken off, where people are much more aware of the social and environmental costs of doing business. Much like other parts of the world, investing along environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is clearly ascendant in the US.
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Our lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus crisis, which is having a profound impact on the global economy and financial markets. Governments are working hard not just to slow the spread of the virus but also to help businesses and their employees. They've announced a range of extraordinary measures, which are being supported by action from central banks.
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At the centre of our responsible capitalism report our stewardship director Matt Crossman and governance and voting analyst Archie Pearson highlight our efforts to put this into practice over the past decade. They highlight the tangible benefits not just to our clients, and not just in financial terms, but to our wider society. Matt Crossman discusses some of the points he makes in the report in the short Q&A videos below.
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The UK’s first December general election in nearly 100 years punctuated an eventful year for politics and the economy. Financial markets experienced a series of mood swings throughout 2019, but ended on a high as investors regained their appetite for risk. Despite ongoing uncertainty, including Brexit and trade tensions between the US and China, we remain positive about the outlook for 2020.
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How low can yields go?
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Trade wars continue to cloud the outlook for businesses and consumers. Closer to home, Brexit uncertainty has gone from bad to worse. Our new Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s first few weeks in office have been pretty spectacular.
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