TSX Symbol: CIX
TORONTO, April 24, 2017 /CNW/ - CI Investments Inc.
("CI") announced today that it has become an associate member of
the Responsible Investment Association (RIA).
The RIA is a Canadian industry association that promotes the
integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) into the
selection and management of investments.
"As a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible
Investing (UNPRI), CI is pleased to expand our responsible
investment proficiency by joining the RIA as an Associate Member,"
said Neal Kerr, President, CI
Institutional Asset Management and Executive Vice-President,
Investment Management, CI Investments. "We are dedicated to
achieving the best possible risk-adjusted returns for our investors
and believe responsible investing can play a role in accomplishing
that goal."
"We are very pleased to welcome CI Investments as an Associate
Member of the RIA," said Deb Abbey,
CEO of the RIA. "We applaud their increased commitments to
responsible investing, and we look forward to working with CI
Investments to advance the incorporation of ESG criteria into
Canadians' investment decisions."
CI became a signatory to the UNPRI in February 2017, which involves implementing its
principles for responsible investment. In addition, CI adopted a
responsible investment policy, under which CI portfolio managers
will incorporate ESG considerations as an element of their
investment decision-making process. 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 is one of Canada's largest investment management
companies. It offers a wide 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 $160.5 billion
in assets as of March 31, 2017.
SOURCE CI Investments Inc.