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Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... ongoing monitoring of the index constituents for the purposes of general investment management activities as well as stewardship activities. "Unsurprisingly, we've found over the years that managers of index strategies vary widely in sophistication ...

AustralianSuper grows global team with numerous hires

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023
... Sujay Shah has taken on the role of head of internal government portfolios; Deborah Gilshan is the head of ESG and stewardship for Europe; William Manfield is the new head of group risk, international; meanwhile Amanda Mitchell has been appointed as ...

APRA toughens stress testing frequency, valuation stance

KARREN VERGARA, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... funds must demonstrate an understanding of ESG risks and opportunities in investment activities and demonstrate how stewardship activities generate value in investments. They must demonstrate "how risk considerations connected to ESG factors are integrated ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... advocate for industry super funds and epitomises the member-first ethos of all our board members," he commented. "His stewardship and support will help us deliver better retirement outcomes for our members."

Ignition Advice appoints Sally Loane as chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... thanked Meurer and said he has been an integral part of Ignition's growth over the past few years. "Under Peter's stewardship, Ignition has partnered with a number of leading global financial firms, piloted three capital raises and has been recognised ...

MAX Awards recognises best of the best

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2023
... "We congratulate this year's winners and finalists for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and stewardship. The financial services sector plays a vital role in driving the economy and ensuring investors have the opportunity to find ...

Regulators sound alarm on cybersecurity, fraud in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
... assessed in 2023," Ellis says. Additionally, APRA is chairing a working group on fraud risk within the super industry stewardship group that's overseen by the ATO. Cyber and fraud aside, APRA is pushing for improvements in member outcomes and has ...

The super investments driving future economic growth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2023
... also invest in new projects through capital raisings. Investment decisions by super funds will also relate to the stewardship of existing assets, which may involve investments that upgrade and repurpose energy-related assets and/or the orderly phase-out ...

Platinum Asset Management adds stewardship lead

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
Platinum Asset Management has hired a head of stewardship. Julia Bailey joins Platinum Asset Management from Melior Investment Management, where she was head of advocacy. Platinum head of investment Douglas Isles cited Bailey's almost 20 year-experience ...

Ethical, sustainable ETFs top $9bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023
... justice and those things haven't changed." Betashares also noted that investors are also increasingly seeking stewardship of their investments when it comes to ethical investments. Liddell pointed to the refresh of the AGL board as an example. Stewardship ...