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Russell Investments launches ESG managed portfolios

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2022
Following investor demand for more ESG options, Russell Investments has launched a range of sustainable managed portfolios. The Russell Investments Sustainable Managed Portfolios include directly held Australian shares, selected according to ESG objectives ...

CFS awards stewardship mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022
... behalf that enable it to be a more active owner of its assets, through our dialogue with companies it invests in on environmental, social and governance issues." "We look to engage with companies where there is a meaningful issue to resolve and where ...

Packhorse acquires trophy property, opens next raise

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2022
... opportune time to offer investors an asset class that produces returns on so many levels while creating positive environmental impact at scale," he said. "ESG is at the top of the agenda, with investors seeking robust opportunities backed with data-driven ...

ART responsible investment specialists jump to Redpoint

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022
... approach," he said. "This expertise will enable us to provide our clients with strategies that have a positive financial, environmental and societal impact while also remaining aligned to our proven investment disciplines."

Increased demand drives ESG expert salaries

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022
... research experience over pure ESG experience. Once established, one may choose to focus more on a single area of environmental, social or governance or remain a generalist," Kaizen said. "As one becomes more experienced, there is the potential to move ...

CareSuper appoints new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
... works with the National Reform Federal Council, the Commonwealth government's Regional Banking Taskforce and the NSW Environmental Trust. "Linda brings in-depth knowledge of culture, governance, risk and advocacy, along with a passion for taking action ...

ART hires from Cbus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
... Bradford. Bradford has been in the role at Cbus for seven years. Prior to that, she spent almost a decade in various environmental risk roles with GE Capital. "As a profit-for-members superannuation fund, we believe integrating environmental, social ...

NGS closes socially responsible option

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
... first offering the Socially Responsible Diversified (SRD) investment option, NGS Super has greatly expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment, with our first ESG and responsible investment strategy being approved at the beginning ...

Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
... allocation towards the reef, $170 million for threatened species and habitat restoration and $192 million investment in environmental regulations reforms, is welcomed. UNCGNA also said that the government's focus on microgrids to support regional and ...

Big spend on cost of living, defence

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... capability. New federal funding will see mRNA vaccines - like the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines - manufactured in Victoria. Environmental spending still contentious While the LNP government has been reluctant to act on some climate change measures, its ...