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VanEck ETF receives ethical tick

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 2 JUL 2018

... in their decision making. There is also growing evidence which shows that companies which successfully respond to ESG factors can deliver improved long-term performance." ASX-listed ESGI was trading at $20.85 at publication time.

Morningstar creates carbon risk investment tool

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2018

... In 2016 the researcher launched the Morningstar Sustainability Rating(TM) to help investors evaluate funds based on ESG factors and continues to publish thought leadership and research on sustainable investing.

XTB launches ESG fixed income portfolio

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 23 APR 2018

... green" ESG selection criteria that is stricter. The emerald club, a responsible investment platform, analyses the ESG factors based the companies' corporate responsibility reports and the annual disclosures of various metrics like total greenhouse gas ...

Dimensional launches global ESG bond fund

KANIKA SOOD | THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018

... that will invest in fixed interest bonds of companies that shun tobacco, alcohol and gambling, among a variety of ESG factors. Dimensional already runs an existing sustainability strategy, but this is the first one to invest in bonds as opposed to equities. ...

Instos chasing EM debt for value

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018

... part of investment grade corporate portfolios. When one understands the benefits that can accrue from integrating ESG factors into the investment process, it is not difficult to see why this has become the case," the report said. "ESG analysis can serve ...

VanEck launches sustainable ETF

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 FEB 2018

... 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 appeal ...

Eaton Vance subsidiary appoints COO

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2018

... collaboration with the US-based Money Management Institute, Morningstar's program focuses on the incorporation of ESG factors into investment portfolios and their impact. It includes educational resources, workshops, forums, and thought leadership content ...

Morningstar partners to drive adviser ESG education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2017

... practices. Collaborating with the US-based Money Management Institute, the program focuses on the incorporation of ESG factors into investment portfolios and their impact. It will include educational resources, workshops, forums, and thought leadership ...

Responsible investment continues to gain acceptance among investors

EMMA RAPAPORT | MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017

... measurements," she said. "These themes have led institutional investors to increasingly focus both on the materiality of ESG factors as well as outcome metrics aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals." According to a study completed by TIAA in ...

CFA Institute investigates ESG investment gap

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017

... together with the Principles for Responsible Investment, aim to investigate the remaining barriers in integrating ESG factors in investment strategies via a series of workshops covering North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia. "Our CFA ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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