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S&P measures green bond performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... continue to see strong demand for investment opportunities that incorporate environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors," S&P Dow Jones Indices deputy head of product management Reid Steadman said. "The S&P Green Bond Select Index is ...

Responsible investment distinguishes active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
... world comprised avoiding or screening out investing in "bad companies" based on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors - this is over and done, he says. It's now about using information sets and enlarging it to help make better investment ...

RBC secures custody mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... the mission and beliefs of the Uniting Church into practice through its ethical and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment policy. UFS executive director Warren Bird said the organisation was attracted to RBC Investor and Treasury Services ...

Emerging markets investment grows with new fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... Egypt and Brazil. Utilising a combination of quantitative factors and deep due diligence, Remerga employs a strong focus on ESG factors when selecting stocks fit for investment. Remerga co-founder, director and chief investment officer Craig Mercer said ...

Awareness of sustainable investing grows

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
... the ASX200. Companies are scored by combining an overall 'sustainability score' as well as individual scores for the three ESG factors and a controversies assessment ranking. The scores are out of 100 with a higher score representing a better estimation ...

Regnan CEO steps down

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
ESG researcher Regnan is beginning its search for a new chief executive following the resignation of Amanda Wilson from her top role. Wilson, who led Regnan since 2011, will continue to work with the group under a consulting arrangement. She plans to ...

Equities manager awarded $48m mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
... the wider community. We chose to partner with Ausbil because their rigorous investment approach and capacity to integrate ESG into their investment decisions dovetails perfectly with what we call our 'Ideal Investing' approach." Youngman added: "Ausbil ...

HESTA investment manager appointed to PRI

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017
... said HESTA Chief Investment Officer Robert Fowler. "This reflects a historical and ongoing recognition of the importance of ESG in investment processes." The new members are effective from the start of 2017, and replace signatory organisations that stepped ...

QSuper commits to ESG, creates new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2017
Pointing to an increased focus on the development of a long-term ESG strategy, QSuper appointed an ESG governance strategist. Claire Molinari joined the $65 billion fund in December 2016 following a six-month stint with the Queensland Department of ...

Legg Mason subsidiary becomes PRI signatory

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017
... being "the latest initiative in Brandywine Global's ongoing integration of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues into our investment approach." He added: "As we strive to provide investment strategies that deliver strong risk-adjusted ...