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ESG adoption grows, returns follow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017

The implementation of an ESG framework in an investment strategy can produce significantly improved returns and assist in the management of volatility. A global survey of 475 institutions conducted by State Street Global Advisors shows asset owners ...

AMP Capital overhauls ESG investment strategy

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017

... customers. Chief executive Adam Tindall said the new framework complements AMP Captial's existing approach to addressing ESG investment risks and reflects the changing attitudes of investors, who increasingly do not want to invest in harmful products. ...

CSC contributes to global ESG think tank

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016

... Superannuation Corporation recently formed part of a powerful asset owner think tank in Japan, discussing best practice in ESG investment and portfolio management. The Global Asset Owners' Forum, organised by the Japanese Government Pension Investment ...

Tail wags the dog in ESG regulation: PRI

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2016

... guidance-based regulation). However, in some countries where you have a lack of demand from asset owners calling for ESG investment, you may need additional incentives and perhaps a clarification of the law," Hermes Equity Ownership Services executive ...

SSGA expands responsible investment strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016

... excludes investment in tobacco and selected armaments. Aimed at institutional investors with increasing interest in ESG investment, the State Street International Equities Index Trust Ex Tobacco Ex Controversial Weapons Fund intends to track the performance ...

Standard Life appoints RI analysts

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2016

... held roles at Risk Metrics, Innovest and New York Climate Rescue. Sophie Rahm, meanwhile, joins Standard Life's ESG investment team from Schroders, where she was an ESG analyst. She has also held senior research roles at Route2 Sustainability, Eurosif ...

Japanese pension fund continues ESG commitment

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016

... Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is planning to host about 20 of the world's largest asset owners for an ESG investment forum later this year. The Global Asset Owners' Forum will continue the fund's obligation to better understand responsible ...

Sustainable office trust attracts major new investor

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2016

... about investment opportunities that have positive environmental and social benefits and meet our rigorous Ethical/ESG investment due diligence process," Bird said. EG executive director Roger Parker said securing UFS as an investor would enable HISOT ...

Top companies still in the dark on ESG

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016

... report will be well received by shareholder groups who in recent years have agitated for greater disclosure of ESG investment risks," Rolfe said. "Recognising ESG factors as critical to the financial performance of entities is key to both initial and ...

Standard Life Investments appoints ESG head

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016

Standard Life Investments has promoted one of its senior fund managers to head of stewardship and ESG investment with Guy Jubb retiring at the end of March. Euan Stirling joined Standard Life Investments' as a UK equity analyst in 2001 from Schroder ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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