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The Wespath Market Update is produced weekly and provides information for institutional investors on the economy and financial markets.


In Case You Missed It – Latest PRI Scores Now Available

Each year, as a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Wespath completes a questionnaire that reviews its sustainable investment program. The PRI then provides feedback and peer benchmarking regarding Wespath’s ESG integration and other sustainable investing activities.

We are pleased to share that Wespath received an “A+” for overall Strategy and Governance and met or exceeded peers in every asset class category. Check out our full PRI scorecard now. For more information on Wespath’s assessment, see PRI’s scoring methodology or refer to Wespath’s Transparency Report.


Insights From Our Investment Managers

J.P. Morgan: Market Recap

BlackRock: Weekly Commentary


Market Performance Summary

Shares key interest rates and a weekly summary of equity, fixed income, commodities, and sector performance.

https://extranet.wespath.org/express/WII-Weekly/Weekly-Newsletter-Master.pdf

Now Is the Time for Bold Investor Response

This week we share an op-ed from Chief Investment Officer Dave Zellner, published in Pensions & Investments.

In his commentary, Dave delivers a call to action regarding how investors must act collectively to address systematic issues in order to improve market outcomes for all.

Read here: Asset Owners Should Look to Lead the Transition to a Sustainable Future.

https://www.pionline.com/industry-voices/commentary-asset-owners-should-look-lead-transition-sustainable-future

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