Home Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Industry iA Financial Group becomes signatory of United Nations PRI The U.N.’s Principles for Responsible Investment network has more than 2,000 signatories from over 50 countries By Staff | April 17, 2019 | Last updated on April 17, 2019 1 min read © Azaze11o / Thinkstock Quebec City-based iA Financial Group announced Wednesday that its subsidiary, iA Investment Management, has signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). “We believe responsible investment is a factor of success and that incorporating environmental, social and governance criteria is the best way to achieve responsible investment,” Michel Tremblay, executive vice‑president and chief investment officer of iA Financial Group, said in a statement. “Creating long-term value relies on a financial system that is both sustainable and economically effective.” As of last October, the PRI network included more than 2,000 signatories from over 50 countries, representing more than $80 trillion in assets under management, iA Financial said. More information on the six principles is available here. Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo