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Super funds urged to include macro-level ESG principles

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012

... to protect their members' interests, rather than just assessing ESG at a company level. The ability of macro-level ESG issues to undermine investors' interest was a major theme raised at the recent UN PRI conference, said Domagala. The conference - held ...

AMP appoints ESG research associate

BEN COLLINS | FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012

... Environmental Sustainable Governance (ESG) analysis of corporate and sovereign bonds and international analysis of ESG issues and sustainability drivers for a number of sectors. Andrews has worked with consultants KPMG and PWC in the area of sustainability ...

ESG RA Awards celebrate industry achievers

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 2 APR 2012

... event also included a panel session between institutional, corporate and advice industry leaders to discuss current ESG issues and take questions from the floor. Panel members included Andrew Gray, investment governance manager, Australian Super and ...

CFSGAM tops global UNPRI rankings

ELISE BURGESS | TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2012

... company disclosure and reporting. "The driver of investment performance is really the motivator for our approach to ESG issues, to differentiate ourselves from other global investment managers who may have a responsible investment strategy alongside ...

LGS earns sustainability award

ELISE BURGESS | TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2011

... feel that it's important to keep working on the development of systems and processes to identify, monitor and address ESG issues across all asset classes." "We also believe that it's important to encourage other superannuation funds to invest responsibly. ...

Solaris responds to super demands on ESG policy

MATT WOODINGTON | WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2011

... "The first priority is to make sure we engage with all the investment managers we employ on the basis that they take ESG issues seriously," said Greg Sword, chief executive officer, LUCRF Super. "A lot of managers don't, so the view we've taken is that ...

CFSGAM sees ESG improve returns

MATT WOODINGTON | FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011

... improve performance. Upon the release of its fourth annual Responsible Investment Report, CFSGAM said that pricing ESG issues into every investment decision can have a significant impact on performance. Research carried out by the fund manager showed ...

Sunsuper appoints ESG specialist

MATT WOODINGTON | THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2011

... officer, Sunsuper. "We would like to more actively liaise with the companies in which we invest on the management of ESG issues," he added. Australian Super recently said that it would work with an external consultant to assess the climate change risk ...

Funds must invest in ESG expertise

MATT WOODINGTON | WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2011

Fund managers must invest in experienced staff to tackle ESG issues, which are rising in prominence in the retail as well as the institutional space, according to one manager. Boutique fund manager Solaris Investment Management, appointed Lisa Domagala ...

Media Super signs UN PRI

RUTH LIEW | FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2010

... practices. Proper disclosure will also be high on the agenda, said the fund. "We will also seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by entities in which we invest, promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry ...

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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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