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Insight Investment, also referred to simply as Insight, is a British asset management company. It is one of the largest global asset management companies,[1] responsible for $853.4bn of assets under management as of 30 June 2025, represented by the value of cash securities and other economic exposure managed for clients.[2] It manages strategies which include fixed income, liability-driven investment (LDI), cash, absolute return and multi-asset. Insight is a subsidiary of BNY, a multinational financial services corporation.

Key Information

The UK banking group HBOS formed Insight Investment in 2002 by merging its asset management arms, which included Clerical Medical Investment Management.[3] In 2003, Insight Investment acquired Rothschild Asset Management, which specialised in fixed income investments.[4] In 2009, BNY acquired Insight from Lloyds Banking Group, which formally acquired HBOS earlier that year.[5][6] In 2013, Insight merged with Pareto Investment Management, a currency risk manager.[7] In early 2015, BNY acquired US-based fixed income and solutions specialist Cutwater Asset Management.[8][9] In 2021, various fixed income capabilities transferred from Mellon Investments to Insight.[10] Insight is headquartered in London and has offices in Manchester, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Frankfurt, Sydney and Tokyo.[11]

Insight Investment was a founding signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).[12] Insight is a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code, administered by the Financial Reporting Council.[13][14] Insight is also a signatory to the UN Global Compact.[15]

History

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Insight Investment was launched in 2002. It was formed from the merger of the asset management arms of UK banking group HBOS: Clerical Medical Investment Management, Halifax Fund Management and the investment division of Equitable Life. Douglas Ferrans was Insight's first CEO and played a significant role in its formation and launch.[3]

In 2003, Insight acquired Rothschild Asset Management, which was well known for its fixed income solutions and multimanager funds, and property investment manager Gatehouse Investment Management.[4][16][17]

In 2006, Insight demerged its property investment unit and floated it on the Aim market at the London Stock Exchange as Invista Real Estate Investment Management.[18][19][20]

In 2007, Abdallah Nauphal became CEO of Insight.[21] He already held a dual role as deputy CEO (from June 2006) and chief investment officer (from September 2003) of the company.[22] He joined Insight as head of fixed income in April 2003 after the acquisition of Rothschild Asset Management, where he was chief investment officer for fixed income. He was previously head of fixed income at Schroder Investment Management.[23]

In 2009, Insight's parent company HBOS was acquired by Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds).[6] Later that year, BNY acquired Insight Investment from Lloyds.[5][24][25][26][27][28] Lloyds retained most of the equity assets managed by Insight and transferred them to Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, the group's primary in-house asset manager after the sale of Insight. This left Insight as an asset manager primarily focused on fixed income and LDI strategies.[29] It transferred its headquarters in early 2011 to share a building with BNY in Blackfriars, London.[30]

In 2012, Insight announced that it would merge with Pareto Investment Management, a currency risk manager with £27 billion of assets under management. The merger was complete at the beginning of 2013. Pareto was also owned by BNY.[7][31]

In early 2015, BNY acquired US-based fixed income and solutions specialist Cutwater Asset Management.[8][9][32]

In 2021, BNY Investments in partnership with Insight Investment announced plans to align Mellon Investments fixed income capabilities with Insight. In September 2021, Insight said c.£76bn of assets in fixed income capabilities across stable value, municipal, efficient beta and taxable fixed income strategies had been transferred to Insight. [33]

In July 2021, Insight Investment was named the asset manager whose brand was most respected in the institutional marketplace. Edelman’s Asset Management Brand Index, which looks at the top 50 international managers in the world by AUM, ranked Insight first with a brand score of 83 (out of 100).[34] In April 2024, Insight was again ranked first. [35]

In January 2025, Insight CEO Abdallah Nauphal announced his decision to retire later in the year.[36] His successor, Raman Srivastava, was appointed CEO on 30 April 2025.[37]

Awards

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Insight Investment has won over 40 industry awards since the beginning of 2020.[38]

In 2025, Insight was ranked in first place for Overall LDI Quality for the 15th consecutive year.[39] It was also ranked in first place for Overall Quality in Fixed Income.[40] Separately, Insight was named a 2024 Greenwich Quality Leader in Institutional Investment Management Service in the UK.[41]

Sponsorships

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Insight Investment sponsors the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition,[42] and the Insight Investment – University of Oxford Prize for Greening Finance.[43]

Key people

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  • Raman Srivastava – CEO[36]
  • Andrew Giles – Executive Vice Chairman[44][45]
  • Andrew Kitchen – Chief Finance Officer[45]
  • Lynne Dalgarno - Head of Human Resources[45]
  • Ayah Elmaazi - General Counsel[45]
  • Adrian Grey - Global Chief Investment Officer[46][45]
  • Angus Woolhouse - Global Head of Distribution[47][48][45]
  • Mark Stancombe - Global Chief Risk Officer [49][45]
  • Serkan Bektas - Head of Client Solutions Group [50][45]
  • David Leduc - CEO Insight North America [49][45]

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Insight Investment is a British firm founded in 2002 and headquartered in , specializing in liability-driven investment (LDI), , multi-asset, , and currency strategies for institutional clients such as funds and insurers. Owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation () since 2009, the firm operates with investment decision-making autonomy and maintains a global presence with offices in the UK, , , the , , and . As of 30 June 2025, Insight Investment manages £622.7 billion in (AUM), equivalent to approximately $853.4 billion, across its core areas of expertise, with a focus on outcome-oriented solutions that integrate and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The firm employs over 1,100 staff globally, including 277 investment professionals, and is recognized for pioneering innovations in LDI and derivatives-based strategies since its heritage businesses date back to the and . Insight's client base primarily consists of institutional investors seeking customized portfolio solutions to match liabilities, particularly in defined benefit schemes and portfolios, with a strong emphasis on , secured , and responsible investment practices as a founding signatory to the (UN PRI). The firm's approach combines boutique-style specialization in with the scale of a global powerhouse, enabling it to deliver high-quality service and consistent performance across diverse market conditions.

Company Overview

Founding and Ownership

Insight Investment was established in 2002 as the consolidated division of plc, formed through the merger of several HBOS-owned entities, including Clerical Medical Investment Management, Halifax Fund Management, and the investment division of . This integration aimed to create a unified platform specializing in institutional , leveraging the complementary strengths of the combining units to enhance capabilities in and related strategies. Headquartered in , , the firm initially concentrated on investments and management, particularly serving UK defined benefit schemes through innovative approaches such as liability-driven investing (LDI). In 2009, following Lloyds Banking Group's acquisition of amid the global financial crisis, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation () purchased Insight Investment Management Limited from Lloyds for approximately £235 million. The transaction integrated Insight into BNY Investments as a wholly owned , preserving its operational independence while aligning it with Mellon's global asset management infrastructure. Today, Insight operates as a key component of BNY Mellon's multi-boutique model, maintaining autonomous investment decision-making and governance structures that tie into the parent company's broader risk management and stewardship frameworks, including signatory status to the UK Stewardship Code since 2021. This ownership has supported steady expansion, with assets under management growing significantly since the acquisition.

Scale and Operations

As of 30 September 2025, Insight Investment manages total (AUM) of £600.7 billion, with the majority allocated to and related strategies, including liability-driven investment (LDI), alongside allocations to currency, global multi-asset, and approaches. The firm employs approximately 1,107 people globally, with a significant emphasis on specialized roles in quantitative analysis, actuarial services, and portfolio management to support complex institutional mandates. Insight Investment's core operations center on outcome-oriented tailored for institutional clients, such as funds and insurers, encompassing solutions and liquidity strategies to align portfolios with specific liabilities and needs. The business model prioritizes maximizing certainty in achieving client goals over assuming risk, offering customized strategies in preference to standardized pooled funds, while leveraging proprietary tools for precision in risk mitigation.

History

Formation and Early Development

Insight Investment was established in September 2002 by the UK banking group HBOS as an independent asset management business, formed through the merger of its existing arms: Clerical Medical Investment Management, Halifax Fund Management, and the investment division of Equitable Life Assurance Society. This consolidation aimed to unify HBOS's fixed income expertise under a single entity, enabling more efficient management of institutional portfolios focused on bonds, cash, and related derivatives. From inception, Insight targeted UK pension funds and insurance companies, leveraging its specialized fixed income capabilities to address client needs in a maturing defined benefit pension landscape. In its early years, Insight rapidly expanded its offerings, particularly in liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies, which it pioneered in starting in 2003. These approaches used and inflation to hedge liabilities and mitigate funded status volatility, aligning closely with long-term obligations. By 2006, the firm managed over £51 billion in and cash assets, reflecting strong initial growth driven by demand from domestic institutional clients. This period also saw preliminary efforts toward international , with Insight beginning to adapt its LDI and solutions for select non- clients while maintaining a primary focus. Insight's assets under management surpassed £100 billion by mid-2008, reaching £112 billion as of June that year, underscoring its position as a key player in the UK institutional market. The 2008 global financial crisis tested the firm's resilience, yet its fixed income portfolios demonstrated stability, with conservative positioning in high-quality bonds and effective risk management contributing to relative outperformance amid market turmoil. In fact, despite the challenging environment, Insight achieved the fastest growth among UK institutional asset managers that year, bolstered by its emphasis on LDI and absolute return strategies. This early development culminated in 2009 when BNY Mellon acquired Insight from HBOS's successor, Lloyds Banking Group.

Key Acquisitions and Expansion

In 2003, Insight Investment acquired Rothschild Asset Management (RAM) for £61 million, integrating its European expertise and adding approximately £10 billion in . This move diversified Insight's portfolio beyond its retail focus, incorporating RAM's institutional client base and specialized capabilities in bond investments, which strengthened Insight's position in the market. Post-acquisition, Insight reorganized its equity and teams to facilitate seamless integration, enabling the combined entity to manage over £68 billion in total assets. The 2013 merger with Pareto Investment Management further expanded Insight's multi-asset offerings, particularly in currency management, by incorporating Pareto's £27 billion in assets and quantitative strategies. As subsidiaries of , the two firms combined to form a group managing over £200 billion, with Pareto operating as a distinct unit within to preserve its specialized currency solutions while leveraging shared research and distribution channels. This strategic alignment enhanced 's ability to provide comprehensive solutions, combining Pareto's risk overlay expertise with 's core approaches, and resulted in the launch of Insight Pareto in and . In 2015, BNY Mellon's acquisition of Cutwater Asset Management, a U.S.-based specialist managing about $22 billion, was integrated into to bolster its North American presence and credit strategies. Cutwater's expertise in areas such as high-yield bonds, loans, and liability-driven investing complemented Insight's European strengths, expanding product diversity to include U.S.-focused solutions for institutional clients. The integration involved aligning investment teams and administrative functions, achieving synergies through shared platforms that increased Insight's global assets to over $200 billion by late 2015, though it required navigating regulatory approvals and operational harmonization. In February 2021, announced the transfer of specialized capabilities from its affiliate Mellon Investments Corporation to Insight Investment, with the transition completed by the third quarter of 2021. This internal realignment integrated Mellon's U.S.-focused strategies, teams, and approximately $50 billion in into Insight, further strengthening its multi-sector expertise and North American operations while streamlining Mellon's overall structure. These acquisitions and expansions collectively drove Insight's post-2009 growth under ownership, transforming it from a primarily UK-centric firm into a global player with enhanced geographic reach across , , and . The strategic expansions diversified product lines, from to multi-asset and solutions, while fostering synergies in client servicing and , despite initial integration hurdles like team restructuring and cultural alignment. By 2021, these moves had solidified Insight's competitive edge in institutional .

Investment Strategies

Core Fixed Income Approaches

Insight Investment's core approaches emphasize precision, diversification, and long-term stability to meet client objectives across institutional portfolios. The firm prioritizes outcome-oriented solutions that integrate actuarial insights, particularly for de-risking, by developing strategies such as liability-driven (LDI) and buy-and-maintain portfolios that hedge , , and risks through pooled funds and proprietary hedging tools. This philosophical focus on certainty over risk-taking underpins all core methodologies, aiming to deliver consistent performance while minimizing volatility exposure. A of these approaches is the buy-and-maintain strategy, which involves constructing high-quality, diversified credit portfolios intended for long-term holding to capture credit premiums with reduced trading costs. Insight enhances this traditional method by broadening the investable universe to include asset-backed securities (ABS), municipal bonds, high-yield instruments, and , allowing for optimized risk-return profiles tailored to specific cashflow needs or ESG policies. For instance, ABS are incorporated to achieve higher yields at comparable levels, while municipal bonds extend duration beyond 10 years for enhanced income generation. Complementing this, the core plus fixed income tactics employ active and dynamic sector allocation to outperform benchmarks without heavy reliance on duration bets. These strategies invest across a spectrum of assets, including government bonds, investment-grade corporates, and emerging market debt, using proprietary "Units of Risk" metrics to scale exposures precisely and ensure balanced diversification. The approach leverages a team of over 160 professionals and 47 credit analysts to identify sector and security opportunities, positioning it as a foundational element for broader portfolio allocations. Systematic fixed income solutions at Insight utilize quantitative models to harness inefficiencies in bond markets, focusing on factor-based alpha generation across liquid and illiquid credit segments. These model-driven portfolios emphasize liquidity enhancement through efficient trading of less accessible issuers, cost efficiency via optimized execution, and diversification benefits with low correlation to traditional active strategies. By accessing the full premium systematically, the firm delivers scalable, repeatable outcomes that complement passive indexing while targeting long-term outperformance in structurally inefficient areas. In contexts, actuarial integration is woven into these core approaches, such as through cashflow-driven investing (CDI) that matches liability profiles with cashflows for de-risking, supported by maturing benchmarks and self-managed models. This ensures alignment with defined benefit plan objectives, extending briefly to insurer applications in specialized solutions.

Specialized Solutions

Insight Investment provides liability-driven investment (LDI) solutions designed to pension liabilities by matching asset cash flows to future obligations, utilizing and instruments to mitigate risks such as and volatility. These strategies support defined benefit schemes in achieving funding goals, including buy-out or self-managed run-off, through scalable building blocks or fully customized portfolios backed by a team of 167 professionals and 66 solutions specialists. With £354.7 billion in global assets as of 30 September 2025, Insight's LDI approach emphasizes efficient management to minimize costs in dynamic markets. Complementing LDI, cash-driven investment (CDI) solutions focus on management for insurers and public entities by generating contractually defined cash flows from low-risk, liquid assets to meet obligations without forced sales. These strategies incorporate AAA-rated investments with collateral to enhance yield while controlling , managing $151.3 billion in assets as of September 2025 through tailored duration and sector allocations. CDI helps avoid cash drag and maintains portfolio flexibility, prioritizing assets with high certainty of income and maturity proceeds. In multi-asset and strategies, Insight employs dynamic across traditional and alternative investments to achieve consistent growth with reduced volatility, targeting cash +4.5% annual returns over five-year periods with less than half the volatility of global equities. The bond strategy, unconstrained by benchmarks, seeks balanced alpha generation by exploiting global fixed income opportunities through long and short positions, offering diversification from traditional credit or government bonds. Select income approaches capture diverse return sources via opportunistic, multi-sector portfolios focused on investment-grade securities, emphasizing security selection and to generate income and total returns. ESG-integrated products form a core part of Insight's specialized offerings, with sustainable mandates incorporating proprietary ESG ratings for over 3,100 issuers to align portfolios with client sustainability preferences and UN . These include six Responsible Horizons strategies that blend financial returns with ESG objectives, such as climate-themed engagement and net zero commitments by 2050, extending to LDI and for greening finance initiatives like the Greening Finance Prize with the . Insight delivers these solutions through both pooled funds and bespoke portfolios, enabling access to alpha generation via independent streams and systematic approaches that complement passive strategies. Risk overlay services provide customized hedging for exposures, dynamically adjusting to downside limits while capturing gains, alongside segregated LDI and CDI mandates tailored to specific liability profiles. For instance, pooled funds offer benchmark-unaware flexibility, while overlays enhance risk control in multi-asset allocations.

Global Presence

Office Locations

Insight Investment maintains its primary headquarters in , , at 160 Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4LA. The firm also operates an additional office in , , which supports key functions including technology development and regional operations. In the United States, the company has established a significant presence with offices in New York at 200 Park Avenue, NY 10166; at BNY Mellon Center, One Boston Place, 201 Washington Street, 14th Floor, MA 02108; at 101 2nd Street, Suite 2300, CA 94105; and at 100 St. Paul Street, Suite 620, CO 80206. These locations were initially bolstered by the 2015 acquisition of Cutwater Asset Management by , which integrated with Insight to expand capabilities, followed by organic growth in staffing and infrastructure. Beyond the UK and US, Insight Investment's European operations include an office in , , at , Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49, 60327, and in , , at The Shipping Office, 20-26 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02 Y049. In the region, the firm has offices in , , at Level 2, 1-7 Bligh Street, NSW 2000, and , , at 1-8-3 , Chiyoda-ku. Employee distribution reflects the firm's global footprint, supporting investment, client services, and activities in the region.

International Client Focus

Insight Investment serves a predominantly institutional client base, including pension funds, insurers, corporates, and charities, with (AUM) totaling approximately $853 billion as of June 2025. The majority of its AUM is derived from and European clients, reflecting its leadership in the region where it ranks among the top institutional asset managers. In the UK and , Insight tailors its offerings to schemes, particularly defined benefit plans, through specialized Liability-Driven (LDI) solutions designed to align liabilities with assets and support endgame objectives. These strategies manage €406.4 billion in LDI AUM globally, with a strong emphasis on European institutional needs via dedicated regional teams. For insurers in this region, the firm provides customized solutions focused on regulatory capital efficiency. For US institutional clients, such as insurers and endowments, Insight emphasizes credit and multi-sector approaches to deliver targeted risk/return profiles and enhance portfolio resiliency. These solutions incorporate over 20 years of experience in , insurance liabilities, and currency hedging to meet evolving US market demands. In the region and beyond, Insight has expanded its client footprint, notably in where it has managed assets since 1993, overseeing A$69 billion for local investors as of June 2025. Growth in these areas includes currency-hedged strategies to mitigate risks and provide exposure to emerging markets through global mandates. This regional adaptation supports diverse institutional clients seeking international diversification.

Leadership

Executive Management

Raman Srivastava serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Insight Investment, having been appointed to the role on April 30, 2025. With over 25 years of experience in the investment industry, Srivastava previously held the position of Executive Vice-President and Global Chief Investment Officer at Great-West Lifeco, where he managed multi-asset class portfolios. Earlier in his career, he was Managing Director of Global Fixed Income at Mellon Investments Corporation and spent more than a decade at Putnam Investments as a fixed income portfolio manager. Srivastava leads the firm's overall strategy and operations as a member of BNY Mellon Investment Management's senior leadership team, reporting to José Minaya, Global Head of BNY Investments. Srivastava succeeded Abdallah Nauphal, who retired in the first half of 2025 after more than 20 years at the firm, including 17 years as CEO. Nauphal, often referred to as the "Godfather of Liability-Driven Investing," significantly expanded Insight's LDI capabilities, transforming the firm from a traditional asset manager into a global specialist in LDI and solutions, particularly by building a strong U.S. market presence following initial growth in the U.K. The executive team includes Adrian Grey as Global , who oversees the firm's teams and has been with since 2003, bringing extensive expertise from prior roles at Asset Management, UBS Phillips & Drew, and ARCA Investments. Angus Woolhouse serves as Global Head of Distribution, a position he has held since joining in 2017; he directs the firm's global client distribution strategy, drawing on experience from leadership roles at Barings, , and Gartmore . Mark Stancombe is the Global , responsible for managing fund and corporate risks as well as compliance; he joined in 2007 and has held various senior risk roles there, with earlier experience at and Threadneedle Asset Management, emphasizing robust risk frameworks in and derivatives markets. Insight's Executive Management Committee, chaired by CEO Srivastava, comprises key C-suite leaders including Grey, Woolhouse, and Stancombe, along with heads of client solutions and operations, to guide strategic decisions and ensure alignment with BNY Mellon's oversight as the firm's parent company.

Notable Key Personnel

Thomas Donohoe serves as for Europe and the Designated Person for Investment Management Oversight, a role he has held since joining the firm in August 2019. In this capacity, he oversees activities for Insight's European entities, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with regulatory requirements while leveraging his actuarial background to support and risk-focused strategies. Donohoe, a of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries with prior experience as an investment consultant at firms like LCP and , brings over a decade of expertise in pension scheme advisory and portfolio construction to his oversight duties. Key figures in Insight's quantitative and actuarial teams have significantly influenced strategy development, particularly in liability-driven (LDI) research and risk modeling. , Executive Vice Chairman, pioneered Insight's LDI capabilities upon joining in 2003, developing innovative techniques using that have shaped the firm's approach to and solutions across . His 35 years of experience have driven the integration of quantitative analysis into core strategies, enabling customized hedging solutions for institutional clients. Complementing this, specialized teams provide actuarial support for liability matching and scenario analysis, contributing to Insight's ranking as a leading LDI provider. Historical notables from Insight's formative HBOS era include early leaders who laid the groundwork for its focus, such as Douglas Ferrans, who served as Chief Executive during the 2002 merger of HBOS's investment arms, including Clerical Medical , establishing Insight's initial scale in pensions. For the 2015 Cutwater integration, which expanded U.S. capabilities, operational leaders facilitated seamless administration under Insight's umbrella, enhancing global offerings without disrupting client portfolios. These figures, though transitioned from active roles, influenced the firm's enduring emphasis on specialized expertise. Insight's investment, risk, and distribution teams exhibit a diverse expertise profile, drawing from actuarial science, quantitative modeling, and client relations to deliver tailored solutions. The firm prioritizes recruiting diverse talent to foster innovative thinking, with inclusion strategies promoting a culture of belonging that enhances decision-making in multi-disciplinary environments. This approach ensures balanced perspectives across global operations, supporting robust risk oversight and distribution to institutional investors.

Recognition and Impact

Major Awards

In 2025, Insight Investment achieved significant recognition at the Professional Pensions Pensions Awards, securing wins in three key categories: Manager of the Year, Liability-Driven Investment (LDI) Manager of the Year, and Cashflow Driven Investment (CDI) Manager of the Year. These awards highlight the firm's expertise in managing portfolios and tailored pension solutions that align liabilities with investment strategies. The firm also earned the LDI Manager of the Year title at the 2025 Pensions Age Awards, underscoring its innovative approaches to in investments. Additionally, Insight Investment was shortlisted for LDI Manager of the Year at the Professional Pensions Investment Awards 2025, reflecting ongoing peer acknowledgment of its specialized capabilities. Since 2020, Insight Investment has demonstrated a consistent track record of excellence in categories, with repeat victories across multiple prestigious ceremonies, including prior wins at the Professional Pensions Investment Awards for Fixed Income Manager of the Year and LDI Manager of the Year in 2023. This streak emphasizes the firm's sustained leadership in delivering robust, risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients.

Industry Rankings and Contributions

Insight Investment has consistently held the top position in industry benchmarks for liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies, achieving the #1 ranking in Overall LDI Quality for 15 consecutive years as of 2025, based on the Greenwich UK Investment Consultant Research. This sustained leadership underscores the firm's expertise in delivering high-quality LDI solutions tailored to schemes and institutional investors. Additionally, Insight has secured prominent placements in global manager rankings, including shortlisting for Fixed Income Manager of the Year (over $200bn AUM) at the 2025 Insurance Asset Management Awards, reflecting its competitive standing among major players in the sector. The firm contributes significantly to industry standards through thought leadership on key challenges in , particularly in de-risking schemes. Insight's publications and events, such as the 2024 summit on the future of defined benefit schemes, provide in-depth analysis and innovative models for managing liabilities and optimizing outcomes without relying on risk transfers. This work has influenced broader practices by promoting self-managed de-risking approaches that enhance capital efficiency for plan sponsors. In sustainable investing, Insight advances standards by integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into strategies, as detailed in its annual Responsible Report, which outlines positions on ESG integration and stewardship activities to drive long-term value. Insight's influence extends through targeted publications that shape market perspectives, exemplified by its "Thoughts for 2025" report, which offers expert insights on markets, interest rates, inflation dynamics, and responsible investing themes like nature-related risks and water access. These resources serve as reference points for institutional investors navigating economic uncertainties and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Corporate Responsibility

Sponsorship Initiatives

Insight Investment has served as the lead sponsor of the Royal Academy of Arts' Summer Exhibition since 2007, providing annual support for this flagship event now in its 19th year of partnership as of 2025. The exhibition, recognized as the world's largest open-submission show, annually showcases over 1,700 works across various media, including paintings, sculptures, prints, films, , and architectural models, selected from thousands of submissions by artists at all career stages. This sponsorship enables the display of diverse that challenges conventional thinking and fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue, aligning with Insight Investment's emphasis on creative risk-taking and innovative perspectives in . The scope of Insight's involvement extends to facilitating public access and thematic curation, such as the edition's focus on "Dialogues," which explores as a medium for new ideas and between disciplines like and . While specific artist commissions are integrated into the exhibition's programming, Insight's funding supports the overall presentation, including special sections and public programs that highlight emerging talent. The partnership has significantly boosted visitor engagement, with the 2023 edition drawing approximately 167,000 attendees, contributing to the exhibition's role in democratizing access to . Complementing its arts engagements, Insight Investment provides funding for the University of 's Prize for Greening Finance, launched in 2023 to honor groundbreaking and service advancing sustainable financial systems. The prize, supported by a permanent endowment, recognizes global contributions to understanding environmental impacts on investment and developing green financial instruments, with awards distributed annually across categories like outstanding and practical service. It includes options for research residencies at , promoting innovation in areas such as modeling and finance. Since its inception, the prize has influenced the field by spotlighting influential works, such as the 2024 recipients who advanced collaborations between academia and investors on systemic challenges. This initiative underscores Insight's commitment to educational sponsorships that parallel its broader ESG objectives.

Philanthropy and ESG Efforts

Insight Investment has prioritized philanthropy through employee-driven charitable partnerships, focusing on community support and social impact. In July 2024, the London office selected as its official charitable partner via an employee vote, committing to a two-year collaboration aimed at combating food waste and in through surplus food redistribution. This initiative includes employee opportunities, such as participation in events and food sorting activities, alongside monetary donations facilitated through salary sacrifice schemes to amplify the charity's efforts in delivering meals to vulnerable communities. The firm extends its through programs supporting financial education in underserved areas, notably via a longstanding with RedSTART, a -based charity dedicated to transforming young people's life chances. Employees contribute by to deliver workshops, helping participants build essential skills in budgeting, saving, and money management, thereby addressing socioeconomic barriers in education. These employee-voted initiatives reflect Insight's broader Community Impact Programme, which grants all permanent staff two paid days annually to foster local involvement. In terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, Insight integrates deeply into its operations, exemplified by the Greening Finance Prize launched in partnership with the . This annual award recognizes and funds pioneering research to advance the greening of global financial systems, with 2024 recipients including scholars for work on sustainable financing mechanisms. As of 2025, Insight's ESG framework covers over 3,100 issuers via its proprietary Prime ESG ratings, supporting customized integration across like and multi-asset strategies. The firm has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050 under the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, aligning with parent company Mellon's Responsible and Sustainable Policy Framework; by 2024, 62% of financed emissions were aligned or aligning to net-zero targets, with a goal of 70% by the end of 2025, alongside a 49% reduction in from UK-managed portfolios since the 2020 baseline.

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