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T. Rowe Price launches new impact fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
T. Rowe Price launched a high-conviction global impact equity fund that is certified by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia. The actively managed fund will invest in 55 to 85 companies creating sustainable, positive and measurable ...

Centuria snaps up six industrial assets for $132m

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... capability to source and execute on strategic acquisitions. CIP's most recent acquisitions nod to the current low yield environment in industrials. "We're still sitting in a low interest rate environment, and probably one of the biggest factors playing ...

Crescent Group appoints head of risk

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... infrastructure. "Robust risk and governance frameworks are critical in today's changing regulatory and legislative environment, and I look forward to working with Brendan and contributing to the success of the group," she said. Her appointment follows ...

SSGA chief executive to retire

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022
State Street Global Advisors is commencing the search for a new president and chief executive after flagging Cyrus Taraporevala's intention to retire this year. Announced overnight, State Street said Taraporevala will stay on until a replacement is ...

New board director for Morrison & Co

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022
... activities," Morrison said. "She joins at an exciting time for our business, as we navigate the fast-changing economic environment, take on new challenges and drive continued expansion. "Her impressive track record will be invaluable as we create innovative ...

Insto investors tempted by crypto

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... cryptocurrencies because of concerns over asset security. Other reasons cited were price volatility and the regulatory environment, while 12% also highlighted the carbon footprint of Bitcoin and other currencies. In the US, the Securities and Exchange ...

Australian Unity appoints head of responsible investment

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
Australian Unity has appointed Matthew Moore as its first head of responsible investment and stewardship. Moore joins Australian Unity with over 20 years' experience in financial services, most recently as the head of ethical investments at Uniting ...

Life insurers to embrace risky assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... in 2022. Australian life insurers are tipped to shed their conservative nature this year amid a tough macroeconomic environment, according to bfinance. Many will move away from fixed income and towards alternative investment strategies with the help ...

It will pay to keep employees happy: Fink

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... the media, may politicise things your company does. They may hijack your brand to advance their own agendas. In this environment, facts themselves are frequently in dispute, but businesses have an opportunity to lead," Fink said. "Employees are increasingly ...

Net zero banks fund $3.5bn in carbon: Market Forces

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
Market Forces claims NAB, ANZ and Westpac are among several banks with net zero commitments that continue to lend to Global Infrastructure Partners, despite its not-so environmentally friendly investments. Market Forces says in total 18 banks, including ...