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Facebook scandal raises ESG concerns

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
... Investment Management chief executive Emilio Gonzalez believes the discussion around Facebook's eligibility for inclusion in ESG strategies reflects a wider conversation about the evolution of ethical investing. "I think those funds that market themselves ...

Natixis unveils ESG global equities fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
... green bonds, natural capital strategies and social impact investing. Paris-based Mirova's investment team tests companies' ESG credentials but doesn't overlook business models, strength of the management team, and financials and valuations, Natixis Australia ...

Nomura appoints Australian president

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018
... a subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, has established a dedicated research group to focus on the sustainable development of the ESG bond market. "Given the large number of ESG bonds including green bonds issued in recent years, there is a need for more research ...

Acadian talks big data 2.0, launches A-shares strategy

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018
... as they attempt to be less dependent on history and evolve with more forward-looking risk considerations, especially around ESG and sustainable investing. This is the thoughts of Acadian Asset Management portfolio manager Asha Mehta. In Sydney recently ...

Legg Mason affiliate divests tobacco, cluster bombs

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... that eight of Legg Masons' nine affiliates are signatories to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing. The new ESG commitment follows Legg Mason entering into a long-term strategic partnership with BetaShares, which will see the two launching ...

Russell revamps ESG scoring system

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2018
... argued the new system allows for more accurate predictions of share price return as compared to "traditional, non-material ESG scores." It's based on existing scores from Sustainalytics along with the "materiality map" produced by the Sustainability ...

VanEck launches sustainable ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018
... demand from institutional and retail investors for sustainable investing, and a recognition in the financial community that ESG factors play a material role in determining risk and return, we expect this low-cost smart beta international equity ETF to ...

Global WTW executive joins TCorp

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
... investment industry - her expertise will be highly valuable as we continue to advise our clients on a variety of Sustainability and ESG investment matters and help them build long-term resilient portfolios," he said. Thomas will commence with TCorp in ...

Australia's super assets fastest growing: WTW

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
... methods; and how to measure progress and success of a pension plan. There is also the developing issue of true integration of ESG, stewardship and sustainability within overarching investment strategies," he said.

Former Suncorp executive joins Freedom Insurance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
... insurance industry, as chief executive based in Hong Kong. He was also a managing director and chief marketing officer for Asia at ESG Direct Hong Kong, a subsidiary of ESG Reinsurance. His role at Freedom will report directly to managing director, Keith ...