NEW YORK, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan
Alternative Asset Management ("JPMAAM") is strengthening its
efforts to assist hedge fund managers who are interested in
increased adoption of environmental, social and governance factors
into their underlying strategies and businesses.
Yesterday JPMAAM hosted its first ESG Forum at its New York headquarters, bringing together a
diverse range of hedge fund managers interested in learning more
about institutional client interest in ESG, enhancing alpha with
ESG, and best practices for incorporating ESG factors into their
businesses.
"In our hedge fund solutions business we are seeing increased
interest from our clients in the ESG practices of our underlying
managers, and we are committed to integrating ESG factors into our
own due diligence process," said
Jamie Kramer, head of the
Alternative Solutions Group and ESG Lead for J.P. Morgan Asset
Management. "We view this as an opportunity to share what
we've learned in our consideration of ESG factors, highlighting
ways to use ESG not only to become a better company, but also to
become better investors."
Going forward, JPMAAM plans to continue the discussion begun by
the ESG Forum, working with hedge fund managers to further the
adoption of ESG for the benefit of the industry and investors.
About J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management
J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management ("JPMAAM") is a
dedicated, global provider of hedge fund and private credit
portfolios. With offices in New
York, London, Geneva and Singapore, JPMAAM manages over $12.5bn (as of June 30,
2018). Since its inception in 1995, JPMAAM has focused on
developing customized solutions across the liquidity spectrum to
help investors achieve their strategic investment objectives.
Employing a highly selective due diligence process, this
experienced and well-resourced global team provides clients with
access to both established and emerging managers within an
integrated risk framework.
About J.P. Morgan Asset Management
J.P. Morgan Asset Management, with assets under management of
$1.7 trillion (as of June 30, 2018), is a global leader in investment
management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's clients include
institutions, retail investors and high net worth individuals in
every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset
Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed
income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), the parent company of J.P.
Morgan Asset Management, is a leading global asset management firm
with assets of approximately $2.6
trillion (as of June 30, 2018)
and operations worldwide. For more information:
www.jpmorganassetmanagement.com. Information about JPMorgan
Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the marketing name for the
investment management business of JPMogran Chase & Co. and its
affiliates worldwide.
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