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Socially Responsible Investing: Growth and Development in International Financial Markets

In: Advances In International Investments Traditional and Alternative Approaches

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  • Sheryl A. Law

    (Peregreen Group, 3414-161st Court SE, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA)

  • Jot Yau

    (Albers School of Business and Economics, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA)

Abstract

“Socially responsible investments” (SRI) is a broad term for investments that meet certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) benchmarks. Portfolios based on SRI either screen out companies with poor performance in these three areas, or actively seek out firms that meet pre-established thresholds. Investors have embraced socially responsible investing as a way to meet personal or institutional values, fulfill fiduciary responsibilities, and seek profitable and sustainable investments over the long-term horizon. Several factors such as the business case for ESG, engagement of institutional investors, and regulations have proven to be favorable for SRIs and its upward momentum in the near future.

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  • Sheryl A. Law & Jot Yau, 2008. "Socially Responsible Investing: Growth and Development in International Financial Markets," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Hung-Gay Fung & Xiaoqing Eleanor Xu & Jot Yau (ed.), Advances In International Investments Traditional and Alternative Approaches, chapter 2, pages 31-71, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789812770363_0002
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    Keywords

    Global Investment; Traditional and Alternative Investments; Equity Investments; Fixed Income Investments; Portfolio Management; Derivatives; Risk Management;
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    JEL classification:

    • F3 - International Economics - - International Finance
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages

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