IAPF Spring 2018 Irish Pensions Magazine

52 | IRISH PENSIONS MAGAZINE | SPRING 2018 We adopt a systematic, risk-based approach to overseeing ESG issues in our investment portfolios. Each year we prioritise our engagement efforts around themes and sectors we believe to be especially relevant. Marketing Communication. State Street Global Advisors Ireland Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Registered office address 78 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2. Registered number 145221. T: +353 (0)1 776 3000 . Fax: +353 (0)1 776 3300. Web: ssga.com. . Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal. The views expressed in this material are the views of Alistair Byrne through the period ended 01/03/2018 and are subject to change based on market and other conditions. The whole or any part of this work may not be reproduced, copied or transmitted or any of its contents disclosed to third parties without SSGA’s express written consent. The information provided does not constitute investment advice as such term is defined under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2014/65/EU) and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell any investment. It does not take into account any investor’s or potential investor’s particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status, risk appetite or investment horizon. If you require investment advice you should consult your tax and financial or other professional advisor. All material has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. There is no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the information and State Street shall have no liability for decisions based on such information. The information contained in this communication is not a research recommendation or ‘investment research’ and is classified as a ‘Marketing Communication’ in accordance with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2014/65/EU) or applicable Swiss regulation. This means that this marketing communication (a) has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research (b) is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research. © 2018 State Street Global Advisors. All Rights Reserved. 2046614.1.1.EMEA.INST Exp. date: 31/03/2019 ARTICLE AUTHOR Alistair Byrne Head of European DC Investment Strategy State Street Global Advisors EXPERT OPINION