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'AI means investors can't hide behind ESG ratings anymore'

The "disruptive" power of artificial intelligence (AI) means investors will no longer be able to "hide behind" the use of ESG ratings, a panel heard.

Generalists can provide value-add to impact specialists on transactions

Institutional investors tend to allocate capital towards highly-focused, specialised impact investors rather than those taking a more generalist approach, but both types can add value to a deal.

Healthcare investing facing 'perfect storm' similar to energy systems, says LOIM

A "wildly inefficient" health system has presented "the perfect storm" of investment opportunity, Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) has claimed.

UK pension scheme selects LOIM to manage transition mandate

Nature is a keystone asset class, says Lombard Odier

Nature should be treated as a standalone asset class, rather than an offsetting strategy, given the critical role it plays in the wider economy and in tackling issues such as climate change, a panel heard.

People Moves, 15 March: Impax, GSG, Verdane, LOIM, Schroders ... and more

Nest selects LOIM to build £5bn 'thematic equity' fund

Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) has been appointed to manage a "thematic equity mandate" that will be a default investment of rapidly growing UK pension fund Nest.

People Moves, 26 January: GRI, GIIN, Impax, ISS ESG ... and more

Nature 'to become a mainstream asset class', says Lombard Odier

Agriculture - and nature more broadly - will become a mainstream asset class for investors, Lombard Odier's head of research has predicted, describing nature as "the most underpriced asset".

Lombard Odier's Plastic Circularity fund draws pension fund and insurance investors

Lombard Odier Investment Managers has held a first close of its Plastic Circularity Fund, raising an undisclosed amount.