September, 2017

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ESG and the Stock-­Picker’s Dilemma

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ESG and the Stock-­Picker’s Dilemma achen Fri, 09/22/2017 - 12:58 One of the greatest challenges that public equities investors face to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data into their decision making is the lack of proof that real – not hypothetical – investment strategies can use ESG factors to enhance performance. This is an important challenge to overcome for "ESG" and "impact" investors, but also for mainstream investors who need clarity on the practical performance o

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ESG and the Stock-­Picker’s Dilemma

Brown Advisory

ESG and the Stock-­Picker’s Dilemma. achen. Fri, 09/22/2017 - 12:58. One of the greatest challenges that public equities investors face to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data into their decision making is the lack of proof that real – not hypothetical – investment strategies can use ESG factors to enhance performance. This is an important challenge to overcome for "ESG" and "impact" investors, but also for mainstream investors who need clarity on the practical performanc

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Is ESG Smart Enough?

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Is ESG Smart Enough? achen Thu, 09/21/2017 - 10:07 Recently, Brown Advisory’s Karina Funk spoke at the Investing for Impact event in Boston, produced jointly by the SRI Conference and BASIC (Boston-Area Sustainable Investing Consortium). This series of regional events seeks to educate and inspire investment professionals on various topics related to sustainable investment, and also to build momentum for the annual SRI Conference , one of the oldest and largest sustainable investment conferences

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Is ESG Smart Enough?

Brown Advisory

Is ESG Smart Enough? achen. Thu, 09/21/2017 - 10:07. Recently, Brown Advisory’s Karina Funk spoke at the Investing for Impact event in Boston, produced jointly by the SRI Conference and BASIC (Boston-Area Sustainable Investing Consortium). This series of regional events seeks to educate and inspire investment professionals on various topics related to sustainable investment, and also to build momentum for the annual SRI Conference , one of the oldest and largest sustainable investment conference

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Conversation with the Portfolio Manager: Mid-Cap Growth Strategy

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Conversation with the Portfolio Manager: Mid-Cap Growth Strategy achen Wed, 09/20/2017 - 16:43 Over time, the Brown Advisory small-cap growth team, led by Christopher Berrier and George Sakellaris, watched numerous successful investments compound and grow out of their investible universe. Many of these businesses were still viewed as compelling investment opportunities, but market capitalization limits precluded incremental purchases.

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q3 2017

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q3 2017 ajackson Sat, 09/30/2017 - 09:50 Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter - Q3 2017 In this letter the team discuss their recent research trip to India and their view on sustainable investing and ESG analysis within the portfolio. Download the Letter Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance and you may not get back the amount invested.

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q3 2017

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q3 2017. ajackson. Sat, 09/30/2017 - 09:50. Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter - Q3 2017. In this letter the team discuss their recent research trip to India and their view on sustainable investing and ESG analysis within the portfolio. . . Download the Letter. . . Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance and you may not get back the amount invested.

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Conversation with the Portfolio Manager: Sustainable Core Fixed Income Strategy

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Conversation with the Portfolio Manager: Sustainable Core Fixed Income Strategy achen Fri, 09/15/2017 - 13:09 As of the end of 2015, $1 out of every $5 under professional management was invested in accordance with some sort of social, environmental and governance (ESG) consideration, according to the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF).

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Conversation with the Portfolio Manager: Sustainable Core Fixed Income Strategy

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Conversation with the Portfolio Manager: Sustainable Core Fixed Income Strategy. achen. Fri, 09/15/2017 - 13:09. As of the end of 2015, $1 out of every $5 under professional management was invested in accordance with some sort of social, environmental and governance (ESG) consideration, according to the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (US SIF).

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.