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Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... sentiment, which we see across all age demographics, is a good thing, because it encourages people to engage with their money." ESG leadership The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) last year clarified that it expects super funds to demonstrate ...

Ethical ETF assets surge in 2023: Analysis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 22 JAN 2024
... understand responsible investment methodology, and around 27% wanting to seek financial advice before investing. Overall demand for ESG investments remained steady, with 82% of responsible investment advisers recommending responsible investment products ...

JANA wins another NFP mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... the ACT, tapped JANA to provide services that include strategic advice, manager research, portfolio construction, as well as ESG consultancy. JANA did not disclose the total amount it is advising on. UFS aims to ethically invest accordingly with the ...

Natixis IM subsidiary hires head of sustainability

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024
... director and head of sustainability. Samira Boussem took the post on January 8, having been promoted from her role as head of ESG at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions, which she held since April 2022. Prior to that, she spent more than 12 years at ...

Centuria buys greenhouse farm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... aligned with CAF's investment strategy to acquire high-quality agricultural assets, leased to reputable operators with strong ESG credentials and in higher revenue producing sectors such as protected cropping." Huljich added that the asset includes a ...

Local investors continue to flock to ETFs: VanEck

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... different age groups, technology dominated investor preferences, except for Baby Boomers who favour resources. Conversely, ESG ETFs won't attract investment from 74% of respondents in 2024. Meanwhile, over 60% of respondents expressed confidence in their ...

HNWs require specialist expertise: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... the needs of high-net-worth clients said these unique needs include tailored portfolio construction and management services, ESG investments, access to bespoke, alternative, and non-retail investment opportunities. In addition, they require consolidated ...

Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... allegedly exposing investors to controversial weapons companies after proclaiming that its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy strictly excludes such investments. Morningstar's International Shares (Unhedged) Fund invested in controversial ...

LGT Crestone offers exclusive access to the Princely family fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... diversified, mature private markets portfolios across private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure, while having ESG and climate considerations integrated at all levels within the investment process." The Princely Strategy is 'recommended' ...

CQS sold to Manulife Investment Management

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... collateralised loan obligations (CLOs), regulatory capital, convertible bonds, and structured credit. According to CQS, it also has ESG principles integrated throughout the organisation and its investment approach. Commenting on the acquisition, Chabarek ...