CEFGroup Working Paper Won 2023 INFINZ NZX Research Report of the Year
Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup) is pleased to announce that its working paper, In Holdings We Trust: Uncovering the ESG Fund Lemons, won the NZX Research Report of the Year at the 2023 Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc. (INFINZ) Awards.
- Presenting author: Dr Sebastian Gehricke
- Co-authors: Mr Lachie McLean, Professor Ivan Diaz-Rainey, Dr Quyen Nguyen, and Dr Renzhu Zhang
- Link to the working paper: HERE
- 2023 INFINZ event page: HERE
MORE ABOUT THE PAPER
The authors surveyed asset managers of global equity funds available to Australasian investors to understand how they integrate sustainable practices within the investment decision-making process. Then, the authors compared survey responses to portfolio holdings data to evaluate whether fund managers were as environmentally responsible as they claimed to be.
CEFGroup Co-Director, Dr. Sebastian Gehricke, to speak on emerging trends at CFA Society New Zealand Investment Conference
CEFGroup Co-Director, Dr Sebastian Gehricke, to speak on emerging trends at the CFA Society New Zealand Investment Conference
The esteemed CFA Society New Zealand Investment Conference has the distinct honour of welcoming Dr Sebastian Gehricke, Co-Director of Climate and Energy Finance Group, as a distinguished speaker for their upcoming event. With a focus on emerging trends in financial services, this prestigious conference offers an unparalleled platform for experts to showcase their groundbreaking research.
During this year’s conference, Dr Gehricke will captivate the audience with his thought-provoking presentation on “Farm and Fortune: Fundamental Issues Shaking up the Investment Landscape.” Drawing upon his extensive expertise in the field of climate and energy finance, Dr Gehricke’s insights are sure to be both insightful and innovative.
We invite you to take part in this unparalleled opportunity to hear from Dr Gehricke and experience the invaluable contribution of the Climate and Energy Finance Group. Stay ahead of the curve, and don’t miss out on this exceptional conference contribution.
For programme detail, please refer to CFA Society New Zealand Investment Conference 2023, and Recordings are available here.
CEFGroup’s Latest Report Takes Center Stage in New Zealand Investment News
Climate and Energy Finance Group (CEFGroup) Latest Report Takes Center Stage in New Zealand Investment News
Loan-grown: why NZ investors are open to private debt
by Investment News New Zealand on the 6th of March.
The article highlights the potential benefits of private debt, such as higher returns and lower volatility compared to traditional investments like stocks and bonds reported in CEFGroup’s latest report (A Private Debt Market For a Sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand).
The article also discusses how private debt investments work, as well as the risks involved. Finally, the article notes that CEFGroup and its collaborators have been actively promoting private debt as an alternative investment option and collaborating with local investors to capitalize on this growing market trend.
For further information, please visit: Investment News New Zealand
