TSX Symbol: CIX
TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - CI Investments Inc. ("CI")
announced today that it has become a signatory to the United
Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI).
The UNPRI is recognized as the leading global network for
investors who are committed to integrating environmental, social
and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into their investment
practices and ownership policies. In becoming a signatory, CI joins
some of the world's largest investment managers, representing more
than US$60 trillion in assets under
administration.
"The UNPRI are consistent with our existing investment
approaches and this step demonstrates the formalization of our
commitment to responsible investing," said Neal Kerr, President, CI Institutional Asset
Management and Executive Vice-President, Investment Management, CI
Investments.
CI's in-house portfolio management teams, which include
Signature Global Asset Management, Cambridge Global Asset
Management, Harbour Advisors, and CI Multi-Asset Management, will
be implementing the principles. The four teams have over
$80 billion in assets under
management. More details are available in CI's Responsible
Investment Policy, which is on www.ci.com under About Us.
About CI Investments – Canada's Investment Company
CI
Investments Inc. is one of Canada's largest investment management
companies. CI offers a broad range of investment products and
services, and is on the Web at www.ci.com. CI is a subsidiary of CI
Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX), an independent, Canadian-owned wealth
management firm with $155.6 billion
in assets as of December 31,
2016.
SOURCE CI Investments Inc.