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Sarasin's Responsible Investment Research on Corporate Accountability

By Adam Frost, Sarasin on 3 September 2012 Thematic News

Sarasin & Partners has researched and written this paper as one of a series which considers the investment implications of environmental, social and governance issues. This research provides insights into a more sustainable investment approach, with consideratiion of shareholders, society and the environment at its core.

Happy Birthday Sarasin's EquiSar Socially Responsible Fund

By Adam Frost, Sarasin on 1 June 2012 Fund News

Today we hope you’ll join us in wishing a happy birthday to one of our newest and most engaging funds: EquiSar Socially Responsible.

Water scarcity is rich in innovative investment ideas

By Adam Frost, Sarasin on 29 May 2012 Thematic News

It seems uniquely typical of British weather that we could have the lowest water reserves since 1976 during the wettest April on record. Outside these green, pleasant and slightly damp lands however, water scarcity is a topic that warrants serious discussion and, as an Opportunity Set, is rich in innovative investment ideas. 

The water scarcity driving this opportunity set is as simple as it is disturbing. A mere 2.75% of the planet’s water is fresh water, the bulk of...

Sarasin hold Total to account

By Adam Frost, Sarasin on 10 May 2012

Sarasin & Partners continues to achieve positive outcomes in focused engagement to protect client’s interests and shareholder value. Q1 2012 saw the conclusion of a long running engagement that Sarasin & Partners and other leading global investors have had with Total on shareholder rights.

Corruption - Sarasin & Partners Responsible Investment Research

By Adam Frost, Sarasin on 5 October 2011 Thematic News

In an increasingly global economy, multinational companies often operate in countries which vary in the extent of corruption, cultural attitudes towards corruption, and the legal environments to address it. However, with legislation against corruption tightening, both internationally and in many individual countries, companies’ handling of potential corruption risks is increasingly under scrutiny.