Podcasts

Hymans Robertson On... Episode 58

Investment - Diversity: impact, outcomes and actions

24 Mar 2022

Overview

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host Ben Farmer presents the latest instalment in our Investment series and is joined by Hymans Robertson's Penny Cochrane and Asad Rashid, both Senior Investment Research Consultants, plus Helen Price from the Brunel Pension Partnership.

During the episode we discuss the importance of diversity of thought and how trustees can take action on diversity to improve or protect your long-term investment outcomes.

If you have any questions on anything discussed in this podcast, please get in touch.

Key Topics
  • Introduction to Responsible Investment and ESG : (00:29)
  • What is diversity of thought? : (05:03)
  • Why is diversity of thought important? : (08:43)
  • What is the current state of play? : (12:48)
  • Diversity and engagement case studies : (18:53)
  • What can asset owners do to drive positive change? : (20:57)
  • “What do you know now?” quiz : (24:19)
  • Summary and wrap up : (29:13)

Speakers

Ben Farmer

by Ben Farmer
Senior Investment Consultant

Penny Cochrane

by Penny Cochrane
Senior Investment Research Consultant

Asad Rashid

by Asad Rashid
Investment Research Senior Consultant

Helen  Price

by Helen Price
Head of Stewardship at Brunel Pension Partnership Limited