All Angles - MFS Sustainability Podcast
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Episodes
![Go Long: Playing a Bigger Game](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Go Long: Playing a Bigger Game
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Why should we all play a bigger game? And what does the future of capital allocation look like? In Episode 2 of the All Angles podcast, Vish Hindocha and Carol Geremia discuss the dangers of “long-term washing” and explore how investors can balance short-term accountability with creating value using a long-term mindset.
(1:04) Carol Geremia’s background
(4:37) Forecasting the future of the investment industry
(6:34) Perspectives on short and long termism
(9:24) Balancing short-term accountability with long-term value creation
(11:46) Overcoming “long-term washing”
(14:04) Playing a bigger game
(19:28) WISDOM – What I should do differently on Monday
(22:29) Building trust with end-savers
(27:33) Engaging companies by using an ownership mindset
(28:51) Secret question
This is episode two of season two of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
This material is intended for investment professional use only and not intended for retail investors. The views expressed are those of the speaker and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security, or as an offer of securities or investment advice. No forecast can be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
Distributed by:
U.S. – MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., MFS Investment Management and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.; Latin America – MFS International Ltd.; Canada – MFS Investment Management Canada Limited. No securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada has reviewed this communication; Note to UK and Switzerland readers: Issued in the UK and Switzerland by MFS International Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales with the company number 03062718, and authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. MIL UK, an indirect subsidiary of MFS®, has its registered office at One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER. Note to Europe readers: Issued in Europe by MFS Investment Management S.à r.l. – authorized under Luxembourg law as a management company for Funds domiciled in Luxembourg and which both provide products and investment services to institutional investors and is registered office is at S.a r.l. 4 Rue Albert Borschette, Luxembourg L-1246. Tel: 352 2826 12800. This material shall not be circulated or distributed to any person other than to professional investors and should not be relied upon or distributed to persons where such reliance or distribution would be contrary to local regulation; Singapore – MFS International Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Australia/New Zealand - MFS International Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian financial services licence number 485343. MFS Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.; Hong Kong - MFS International Limited, a private limited company licensed and regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. MIL HK is approved to engage in dealing in securities and asset management regulated activities and may provide certain investment services to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance.; For Professional Investors in China – MFS Financial Management Consulting Co., Ltd. 2801-12, 28th Floor, 100 Century Avenue, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, 200120, China, a Chinese limited liability company registered to provide financial management consulting services.; Japan - MFS Investment Management K.K., is registered as a Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau No.312, a member of the Investment Trust Association, Japan and the Japan Investment Advisers Association. As fees to be borne by investors vary depending upon circumstances such as products, services, investment period and market conditions, the total amount nor the calculation methods cannot be disclosed in advance. All investments involve risks, including market fluctuation and investors may lose the principal amount invested. Investors should obtain and read the prospectus and/or document set forth in Article 37-3 of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act carefully before making the investments.
Unless otherwise indicated, logos, product and services names are trademarks of MFS and its affiliates and may be registered in certain countries.
![Culture Wars: Rising Above the Politicization of ESG](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Culture Wars: Rising Above the Politicization of ESG
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
How do we rescue ESG from the culture wars? And is it even worth saving? In Episode 1 of the second season of the All Angles podcast, Vish Hindocha and Bob Eccles delve into how sustainability became so supercharged and offer ways for the investment industry to move forward in the pursuit of value creation.
(1:40) Bob Eccles' Background and Brief History of ESG
(8:02) The Politicization of ESG
(18:33) Rescuing ESG from the Culture Wars
(23:02) Public Versus Private ESG Efforts
(25:53) Sustainability Opportunities for the Investment Industry
(27:29) WISDOM - What I Should Do Differently on Monday
(36:40) Secret Question
This is the first episode of season two of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
This material is intended for investment professional use only and not intended for retail investors.
Neither MFS nor any of its subsidiaries is affiliated with Robert Eccles.
The views expressed are those of the speaker and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security, or as an offer of securities or investment advice. No forecast can be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
Distributed by:
U.S. – MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., MFS Investment Management and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.; Latin America – MFS International Ltd.; Canada – MFS Investment Management Canada Limited. No securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada has reviewed this communication; Note to UK and Switzerland readers: Issued in the UK and Switzerland by MFS International Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales with the company number 03062718, and authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. MIL UK, an indirect subsidiary of MFS®, has its registered office at One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER. Note to Europe readers: Issued in Europe by MFS Investment Management S.à r.l. – authorized under Luxembourg law as a management company for Funds domiciled in Luxembourg and which both provide products and investment services to institutional investors and is registered office is at S.a r.l. 4 Rue Albert Borschette, Luxembourg L-1246. Tel: 352 2826 12800. This material shall not be circulated or distributed to any person other than to professional investors and should not be relied upon or distributed to persons where such reliance or distribution would be contrary to local regulation; Singapore – MFS International Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Australia/New Zealand - MFS International Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian financial services licence number 485343. MFS Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.; Hong Kong - MFS International Limited, a private limited company licensed and regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. MIL HK is approved to engage in dealing in securities and asset management regulated activities and may provide certain investment services to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance.; For Professional Investors in China – MFS Financial Management Consulting Co., Ltd. 2801-12, 28th Floor, 100 Century Avenue, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, 200120, China, a Chinese limited liability company registered to provide financial management consulting services.; Japan - MFS Investment Management K.K., is registered as a Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau No.312, a member of the Investment Trust Association, Japan and the Japan Investment Advisers Association. As fees to be borne by investors vary depending upon circumstances such as products, services, investment period and market conditions, the total amount nor the calculation methods cannot be disclosed in advance. All investments involve risks, including market fluctuation and investors may lose the principal amount invested. Investors should obtain and read the prospectus and/or document set forth in Article 37-3 of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act carefully before making the investments.
Unless otherwise indicated, logos, product and services names are trademarks of MFS and its affiliates and may be registered in certain countries.
![Wrap Up: Five Key Ideas from Season One](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Wrap Up: Five Key Ideas from Season One
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Join host Vishal Hindocha for the season finale episode of the MFS All Angles Sustainability podcast, featuring George Beesley, Senior Analyst - Sustainability Strategy Team. In this episode, Vishal and George close season one by reflecting back on their favorite themes and looking ahead to season two.
This is the final episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
This material is intended for investment professional use only. Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
![Kindness Begets: The Power of Avoidance in Fixed Income](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Kindness Begets: The Power of Avoidance in Fixed Income
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Can fixed income investors influence the behavior of issuers? In Episode 8 of the All Angles podcast, Vish Hindocha and Mahesh Jayakumar discuss how bondholders hold power over corporates as well as sovereigns, and share the state of integrating ESG factors into the fixed income landscape.
This is the eighth episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
This material is intended for investment professional use only and not intended for retail investors. The views expressed are those of the speaker and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security, or as an offer of securities or investment advice. No forecast can be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
Distributed by:
U.S. – MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., MFS Investment Management and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.; Latin America – MFS International Ltd.; Canada – MFS Investment Management Canada Limited. No securities commission or similar regulatory authority in Canada has reviewed this communication; Note to UK and Switzerland readers: Issued in the UK and Switzerland by MFS International Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales with the company number 03062718, and authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. MIL UK, an indirect subsidiary of MFS®, has its registered office at One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER. Note to Europe readers: Issued in Europe by MFS Investment Management S.à r.l. – authorized under Luxembourg law as a management company for Funds domiciled in Luxembourg and which both provide products and investment services to institutional investors and is registered office is at S.a r.l. 4 Rue Albert Borschette, Luxembourg L-1246. Tel: 352 2826 12800. This material shall not be circulated or distributed to any person other than to professional investors and should not be relied upon or distributed to persons where such reliance or distribution would be contrary to local regulation; Singapore – MFS International Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Australia/New Zealand - MFS International Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian financial services licence number 485343. MFS Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.; Hong Kong - MFS International Limited, a private limited company licensed and regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. MIL HK is approved to engage in dealing in securities and asset management regulated activities and may provide certain investment services to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance.; For Professional Investors in China – MFS Financial Management Consulting Co., Ltd. 2801-12, 28th Floor, 100 Century Avenue, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, 200120, China, a Chinese limited liability company registered to provide financial management consulting services.; Japan - MFS Investment Management K.K., is registered as a Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau No.312, a member of the Investment Trust Association, Japan and the Japan Investment Advisers Association. As fees to be borne by investors vary depending upon circumstances such as products, services, investment period and market conditions, the total amount nor the calculation methods cannot be disclosed in advance. All investments involve risks, including market fluctuation and investors may lose the principal amount invested. Investors should obtain and read the prospectus and/or document set forth in Article 37-3 of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act carefully before making the investments.
Unless otherwise indicated, logos, product and services names are trademarks of MFS and its affiliates and may be registered in certain countries.
![Asking Better Questions: Sustainability in Global Fixed Income](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Asking Better Questions: Sustainability in Global Fixed Income
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
How does connectivity help to make 2 + 2 = 5? In Episode 7 of the All Angles podcast, Vishal Hindocha and Pilar Gomez-Bravo explore how an holistic rather than specialized approach to ESG can help investors to uncover alpha. Plus, hear about the evolution of ESG in global fixed income and some the challenges still to overcome.
This is the seventh episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
![Creating Value: Using a Scalpel Approach in ESG](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Creating Value: Using a Scalpel Approach in ESG
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
How best to analyze corporate sustainability plans? In Episode 6 of the All Angles podcast, Vishal Hindocha and Nevin Chitkara discuss why a 'scalpel' approach can help investors better analyze ESG factors and engage with companies. Plus, discover which governance issues are top of mind right now and how these issues differ around the world.
This is the sixth episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
This material is intended for investment professional use only. Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.
![Stewardship: Influencing the Change towards Net Zero](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Monday May 23, 2022
Stewardship: Influencing the Change towards Net Zero
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
How can investors best influence positive, long-term change at companies? In Episode 5 of the All Angles podcast, Vishal Hindocha and Fran Jahn-Madell discuss the importance of active engagement, share why they're setting ambitious net zero targets and discuss the critical focus on measuring investment impact.
This is the fifth episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
This material is intended for investment professional use only.
![Valuing Nature: How Nature Impacts Capital Allocation](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Valuing Nature: How Nature Impacts Capital Allocation
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Have we undervalued nature? In Episode 4 of the All Angles podcast, Vish Hindocha and Pooja Daftary explore the theme of natural capital. Join them as they delve into why investors are attempting to put a price on nature and how to analyze the investment risks and opportunities.
This is the fourth episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
![The Great Transition: Sustainability as a Corporate Moat](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12691277/AllAngles_2000x2000_player_capitalmarkets_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
The Great Transition: Sustainability as a Corporate Moat
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Hear the thoughts of Vishal Hindocha and Nicole Zatlyn on assessing sustainability to identify which companies are likely to survive the climate transition and thrive long term, and how incredible curiosity helps to avoid sustainability traps.
This is the third episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.
![Avoid the Herd: Sustainable Investing in the Eyes of a Contrarian](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12691277/AllAngles_1000x1000_player_regular_xmu9yv_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Avoid the Herd: Sustainable Investing in the Eyes of a Contrarian
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
A fundamentally optimistic contrarian explains what it takes to be a deep value investor and how that influences her thinking on climate.
This is the second episode of season one of All Angles, a MFS Investment Management podcast series that explores the complex world of sustainable investing. Expert guests and Vish Hindocha delve into key investment themes and answer questions on top of investors' mind.