Cooperations &
Memberships
Cooperation in the field of sustainability
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) of the United Nations form the basis of sustainable investment at Erste Asset Management. As signatory of said PRI, Erste Asset Management adheres to the following six principles in its investment policy:
- We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
- We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
- We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
- We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
- We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
- We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.
Corporate Responsibility Interface Center
Erste Asset Management is a member of the association CRIC e. V., which advocates for ethics and sustainability in financial investments. Through this affiliation, Erste AM supports professional exchange on responsible financial practices.
ESG Plus - Research partner
ESG Plus evaluates the sustainability of companies and states according to criteria of well-known organizations such as the WWF and the Federal Environment Agency. In addition, the impacts of theme funds are calculated.
ISS – voting partner
ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) bundles all documents of Annual General Meetings and extraordinary shareholder meetings for Erste Asset Management. In this area the company is market leader.
ISS ESG - ESG-Research Partner
ISS ESG provides ESG research and ratings for companies and countries, helping clients identify material social and environmental opportunities and risks. More information can be found at:
MSCI - ESG-Research partner
MSCI ESG provides insights into ESG risks and opportunities of companies and countries.
Spainsif
On January 31, 2019, Erste Asset Management was accepted as a new member by the Admissions Committee of Spainsif. Spainsif is the platform for sustainable and responsible investments in Spain. Its goal is to integrate environmental, social, and good governance criteria into investment policies. To achieve this, Spainsif engages in dialogue with various social groups. Its members include financial and management companies, numerous service providers, and nonprofit organizations committed to sustainability.
Sustainalytics – engagement partner
On behalf of Erste Asset Management and other investors, Sustainalytics communicates with companies in order to highlight sustainability issues and to promote sustainability in these companies.
The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Erste AM and WWF Austria have been cooperating since 2006. Together, they founded an equity fund: ERSTE WWF STOCK ENVIRONMENT.
An environmental advisory board from WWF ensures that the fund complies with strict ecological and social criteria. Erste AM donates part of the fund’s management fees to WWF Austria’s water and climate protection program. This does not reduce the clients’ returns.
"Aus Liebe zum Menschen" Foundation
As part of socially sustainable investing, Erste Asset Management cooperates with the “Aus Liebe zum Menschen” Foundation of the Austrian Red Cross. Through this partnership, the foundation’s learning centers are supported.
Austrian Ecolabel and FNG label
More Information on Sustainability Partnerships
Management cooperation
Erste Asset Management does not only cooperate with special investment institutions, but also with internationally or globally operating investment banks. We have access to world-renowned researchers and to external sector and country specialists for special research reports (e.g. emerging markets, pharmaceuticals, etc.).
In portfolio management we do not claim to hold specific knowledge available in-house for every category. Especially for niche or special strategies such as for example Japanese equities or special high-yield segments, we like to resort to the know-how of external asset managers and partners.
At the moment we cooperate intensively with the following houses:
GaveKal – the Erste Asset Management partner for Research
GaveKal is a leading provider of global investment research. The company was founded in 2001 by Charles Gave, Anatole Kaletsky and Louis-Vincent Gave. GaveKal acts as investment advisor to several funds. The head office is in Hong Kong. There are also branches in the USA, Europe and China. GaveKal offers data services and asset management. The company communicates its ideas and concepts through seminars and publications.
Invesco – the Erste Asset Management partner for quantitative equity strategies
Invesco is one of the largest independent investment companies in the world. They have an operational network in 25 countries. The company is headquartered in Atlanta in the United States. Invesco is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is a member of the S&P 500 Index. Invesco's teams have clear investment philosophies. They consistently manage risk and quality. The Invesco product range is broadly diversified. It covers all major equity and bond markets. It also includes alternative asset classes on a regional and global level.
Prudential – the Erste Asset Management partner for US high-yield bonds
Prudential Financial, Inc. is one of the largest financial services institutions in the world. Based in Newark, New Jersey (USA), the company provides customers with asset management and insurance services in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the USA.
Memberships
Vereinigung Österreichischer Investmentgesellschaften (VÖIG; Association of Austrian Investment Fund Management Companies)
Vereinigung Österreichischer Investmentgesellschaften (VÖIG) is the umbrella organisation for all Austrian investment fund management companies and all Austrian real estate investment fund management companies.
The purpose and duty of this association, which is organised under the Associations Act, is to promote the domestic investment industry and to provide support to the association’s members. VÖIG participates in the evaluation of national and international (primarily European) rules that affect the interests of its members. It is in permanent contact with ministries, authorities, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) and exchanges information with national and international organisations and associations.
Österreichische Vereinigung für Finanzanalyse und Asset Management (ÖVFA; Austrian Association for Financial Analysis and Asset Management)
Österreichische Vereinigung für Finanzanalyse und Asset Management is the professional organisation of financial analysts and asset managers in Austria and has more than 300 members at home and abroad. The course provided by ÖVFA in cooperation with VÖIG is the only certificate accredited by the international Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (ACIIA) in Austria.ÖVFA is prominently involved in the establishment of standards in capital markets (e.g. GIPS, Corporate Governance Code, Austrian Research Standards and Code of Ethics) and has sponsored the Börsepreis (Stock Exchange Award) for 20 years, i.e. the only Austrian award for outstanding achievements of listed companies.
Einlagensicherung AUSTRIA Ges.m.b.H.
Information about investor protection
Erste Asset Management GmbH is subject to Part 3 of the regulations of the Deposit Guarantee Schemes and Investor Compensation Act (Einlagensicherungs- und Anlegerentschädigungsgesetz – ESAEG) and is member of Einlagensicherung AUSTRIA Ges.m.b.H., the standardised guarantee institution installed by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO).
For information on investor protection, please visit the homepage of Einlagensicherung AUSTRIA Ges.m.b.H.
Disclaimer
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