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Australian Ethical makes strategic investment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2021
... investor and corporate sector," he said. "Not only are we seeing a growing number of institutional investors focusing on sustainable and ethical investment opportunities, but we're also seeing them bring these principles to the boardrooms of mainstream ...

Metrics hires three senior leads

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 SEP 2021
... conglomerate owned and run by chief executive Sanjeev Gupta and his family. Alison Chan was appointed investment director of sustainable finance, responsible for developing sustainable finance strategies. She joined from National Australia Bank where ...

Maple-Brown Abbott launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 17 SEP 2021
... Countries Asia excluding Japan Net Index (AUD). The fund focuses on companies with both the ability and intention to offer sustainable and growing income. Its investment universe captures around 4300 securities listed across Asia, with a market capitalisation ...

BNP Paribas launches sustainable trusts

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 SEP 2021
... and industry consolidation. It is managed by head of greater China equities team David Choa. "The demand for quality sustainable, ethical and impact investment products has continued to grow in Australia and New Zealand. BNPP AMAU is thrilled to offer ...

UHNWs see net zero as business opportunity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021
... net zero as "the greatest commercial opportunity of our age". The ultra-high-net-worths surveyed said they expected sustainable investments to constitute, on average, 47% of their portfolios in 2022 and 54% in 2027. And, overwhelmingly, the wealthy understand ...

MSCI launches implied temperature tool

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2021
... they need greater transparency and insight on whether their capital may further, or frustrate, the goal of a more sustainable society." The product will be integrated into MSCI's Climate Value-at-risk offer, which it developed after acquiring Carbon ...

MUFG, First Sentier hire sustainable investment lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2021
MUFG and First Sentier Investors have announced who will lead the recently launched First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute. Velina Karadzhova has been appointed to lead the new institute. Karadzhova will be responsible for developing the ...

HESTA chief joins ICGN board

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2021
... forward to working with the board to leverage our collective networks toward the continued evolution of sound and sustainable policies and principles for international investing."

Natixis appoints Australia, New Zealand head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
... supporting clients on their investment journey delivering highly active management with a focus on real assets and sustainable solutions."

IFM Investors sets 2030 emissions target

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
... today that our investors expect to hold for the long term. If these investments are to generate strong, long-term sustainable returns, we need to ensure that they continue to play an important role in society in a net zero economy."