The Power of Collaboration

As professional investors our objective is to achieve the best risk adjusted returns for our clients. This objective is clear and enduring but the framework that we operate in is constantly evolving. The rules and regulations around investing are dynamic as are the economies and companies that we consider for investment.

What is also currently undergoing a change is the level of momentum behind people’s desire for their investments not to just generate financial returns but also to make a positive impact on the future. Sustainable investing has become best practice and sustainable economic and business models have become the obligation of governments and company boards alike.

At Devon we are very proud of the commitments that we have made in this area, both in terms of the way that we integrate Environmental, Social and Governance considerations into our investment process and in the way that we engage with the companies that we own to motivate positive change in the area of sustainability. In today’s world the consideration of such issues no longer comes at the expense of achieving superior investment performance, but rather over the long-term, depends upon it…Read More