Sustainable Investing Perspectives: Investing with a gender-lens
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Tiffany Agard, Strategist on the UBS Global Investment Management Sustainable and Impact investing team is joined by Preeti Sayana, Portfolio Manager with Fidelity Investments, for a discussion around advances in gender-lens investing, opportunities to advance gender equality, an
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The desk identifies a growing momentum in gender-lens investing, which presents both social responsibility and economic opportunity. Per the full note from UBS, investments aimed at supporting gender equality still have the potential for significant return, especially considering that only 1.3% of VC funding has been allocated to women-founded companies. This theme intertwines with the broader institutional trend towards ESG investments, emphasizing sustainability and impact. Market participants may be inclined to reassess portfolios in line with this strategy as demand for gender-aware investment tools rises.
Sustainable Investing Perspectives: Investing through a social lens
The desk interprets a growing trend toward socially responsible investing, emphasizing the increasing attention institutions are paying to investments that foster positive societal outcomes. Per the full note from UBS, experts from UBS Global Wealth Management and Community Capital Management highlight the importance of fixed income investments focused on social impact, a strategy they have championed since 1998. This reflects a broader shift in investor sentiment towards sustainable finance, which could influence capital flows in related sectors. As market participants increasingly align their portfolios with ESG principles, we may observe enhanced demand for socially responsible assets, shaping the overall investment landscape.