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Book SynopsisSimon Smiles was a Group Managing Director at UBS and the Chief Investment Officer for Ultra High Net Worth Clients, where he established and ran the wealth management sustainable and impact investing teams. An IIF Future Leader, WEF Young Global Leader and member of the Milken Institute's Young Leaders Circle, he appeared regularly in global financial media speaking about sustainability and investments. Before moving to Zurich, he worked in Sydney and Hong Kong and earned a PhD in economics from the Australian National University.
James Purcell is the Group Head of Sustainable Frameworks at Credit Suisse. He and his team coordinate the firm's approach to sustainable investing and lending. Previously, he was the Group Head of Sustainable, Thematic and Impact Investing at Quintet Private Bank, a privately held bank operating out of 50 cities across Europe. Earlier in his career he was a managing director at UBS, where he spent more than a decade in roles based in London, H
Trade Review"A thoughtful and visionary book authored by two of the most established leaders in sustainable investing. It is insightful and inspiring while witty and entertaining. A must-read!" * Mirjam Staub-Bisang, Country Manager, BlackRock Switzerland *
"A compelling read for those interested in sustainable investing and how it can be implemented in practice." * Axel A. Weber, Former President, Deutsche Bundesbank *
"A refreshing change from theoretical papers. The authors are seasoned practitioners." * Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer, UBS Global Wealth Management *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Chapter - 01: What is sustainable investing?;
- Chapter - 02: Sustainable data and ESG ratings;
- Chapter - 03: Sustainable public equity markets;
- Chapter - 04: Sustainable public debt markets;
- Chapter - 05: Sustainable private markets;
- Chapter - 06: Themes and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
- Chapter - 07: Sustainable multi-asset portfolios;
- Chapter - 08: Conclusion;
