Increasing investor interest in responsible investing: AXA IM

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Global investors are increasingly asking for the monitoring and assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in their portfolios according to a report published by AXA Investment Managers. Paris-based Matt Christensen, Global

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Mercer allocates A$150 million to AXA IM’s global SmartBeta credit strategy

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) yesterday announced that Mercer’s investment business in Australia (Mercer) has allocated A$150 million to AXA IM’s global investment grade SmartBeta credit strategy. Mercer’s allocation to

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It’s possible to combine ESG and SmartBeta Equity finds AXA IM

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Possible to preserve the characteristics of SmartBeta Equity whilst also reducing ESG risk Consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements can be compatible with SmartBeta investing according to AXA

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Australian funds show interest in smarter, less volatile strategies for ageing population

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AXA IM launches Global SmartBeta Equity pooled fund It’s a well known fact we are living longer, in fact a new research paper from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) indicates

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Superannuation funds and institutional investors face headwinds despite market rally

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With cash returns failing to match inflation in many countries and investors looking for alternative ways to boost returns, institutions continue to face a challenging economic climate despite equity markets

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Impact investing and board diversity strategies to fuel future growth of ESG, says AXA IM

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Increasing demand for ESG factors across broader range of asset classes including sovereign debt Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies are set to grow over the next 10 years fuelled

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Smarter asset allocation strategies are imperative should a great rotation occur, says AXA IM

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While recent extreme volatility in global bond markets again raises the question of the role of fixed income in investor portfolios, new analysis from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) shows

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Australian investors embrace Smart Beta strategies

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A new survey by AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) shows large Australian investors are embracing the growing global trend of Smart Beta, with the majority (85%) of surveyed local investors

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AXA IM expands SmartBeta range

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) today announced the launch of the AXA IM SmartBeta Equity strategy. The new solution offers long term investors a more efficient way of capturing equity

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AXA IM launches new ESG framework

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In response to global client demand, AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has developed a new framework for analysing countries according to environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and reveals two

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