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01-30-2012

Kaiser Partner at the FNG: “ESG Integration – Mainstreaming or False Labeling?“

The Forum für Nachhaltige Geldanlagen Schweiz (FNG – Swiss Forum for Sustainable Investment) hosts a discussion on “ESG Integration – Mainstreaming or False Labelling?” as part of its FNG Dialogue event on February 7, 2012. Kaiser Partner will be represented on the podium by Joachim Klement. One of his responsibilities at Kaiser Partner is to ensure the Responsible Investing philosophy is applied to every investment category. In  [ ... ]

01-23-2012

Even after Durban, investors interested in CO2 emissions

by Dr Ingeborg Schumacher, Director, Responsible Investing, Kaiser Partner The climate negotiations in Durban certainly didn’t live up to everyone’s expectations. Many criticized the long timeframe before legally binding agreements actually come into force, for example. But whatever the uncertainty at the political level, climate change remains very relevant to the financial markets. In 2010, as part of the Carbon Disclosure Project,  [ ... ]

10-27-2011

Government bonds: evaluations increasingly informed by Responsible Investing criteria

by Dr Ingeborg Schumacher, Director, Responsible Investing, Kaiser Partner Kaiser Partner has been using additional sources of information to analyze bonds for several years. Alongside traditional agency ratings, we incorporate analyses produced by an independent credit scoring and research institution. Issuers – whether corporate, supranational or governmental – are subjected to a detailed review of their environmental, social and  [ ... ]

09-28-2011

More transparency: Kaiser Partner Privatbank’s new Fund Factsheets

In addition to the usual wealth of information, Kaiser Partner Privatbank’s Fund Factsheets now also detail the extent to which fund managers consider environmental, social and corporate governance criteria when selecting their investments. There is a growing consensus that these “ESG” criteria can have a major influence on a company’s performance. Dr. Ingeborg Schumacher-Hummel, Senior Advisor Responsible Investing, tells us  [ ... ]

07-11-2011

“Green” investments are very much in favour at the moment, as a new book for institutional investors confirms

The new book by lawyer and financial expert Mirjam Staub-Bisang “Nachhaltige Anlagen für institutionelle Investoren” (“Sustainable Investment for Institutional Investors”) provides a comprehensive analysis of how institutionals invest. The author summarizes the history of the term “sustainability” before moving on to possible investment strategies, legal considerations and the practical implementation of sustainability in the  [ ... ]

05-16-2011

Responsible Investing by Kaiser Partner

Implementing the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Kaiser Partner Privatbank is so far the only financial services provider in Liechtenstein to commit itself to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. It signed up to the Principles, which were developed for the United Nations by a group of international experts, in 2009. Implementation of the PRI brings clear benefits for clients by providing a more solid  [ ... ]

04-06-2011

Japan and the consequences for the financial markets: “The crisis is opening up opportunities”

Joachim Klement is the Chief Investment Officer at corporate consultants Wellershoff & Partners. In this interview, the investment expert answers questions regarding the impact of the Japan crisis on the financial markets. How will the crisis in Japan influence the global financial market? The greatest worries are the economic and social consequences of the nuclear catastrophe, though these are still difficult to predict. What is  [ ... ]

03-23-2011

Microfinance: Asset Class with a Dual Return

Small loans in developing countries benefit the local population but are also good for the responsible wealthy investor. This relatively new asset class – microfinance – is proving very popular with many wealth managers as an addition to the asset mix. Kaiser Ritter Partner invests in a microfinance fund run by Liechtenstein-based Enabling Microfinance AG, which combines financial gains with social return. Managing Director Christoph Dreher  [ ... ]

03-14-2011

Study confirms trend towards sustainability: “Volumes of money invested sustainably in Switzerland increase by 23 percent”

The “Sustainable Investments in Switzerland” study was published on March 3, 2011 by independent consultancy firm onValues and the Sustainable Investment Forum Switzerland (FNG). It describes 2010 as a successful year for sustainable financial investment. The study, which was sponsored by Kaiser Ritter Partner, can be downloaded (in English) here: Sustainable Investments in Switzerland  [ ... ]

01-28-2011

“The electricity industry’s shift towards renewable energy is now unstoppable”

Future global development depends to a large extent on which technologies humanity chooses to meet its future energy needs. By taking a close look at global interrelationships and technological developments in many sectors, including renewable energy, the “Responsible Investing” strategy can identify attractive investment opportunities for Kaiser Ritter Partner’s clients. This interview with Dr. Dominique Candrian, Managing Director of partner  [ ... ]

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