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RBS develops ESG strategy

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010

... quantify their real impact on shareholder returns. She said the product in development will automatically factor in major ESG issues into an investment evaluation. It's not just equities that can do with an ESG screen, direct investments should also ...

Ausbil Dexia signs ESG deal with CAER

JOHN MCDULING | THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2010

... 2004, but the agreement to obtain research from CAER represents the Ausil Dexia's first structured consideration of ESG issues for local companies, the statement said. DSEF aims to provide long term growth by investing in best-of-sector global sustainable ...

Advisers champion responsible investing

RUTH LIEW | THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2010

... from their UK counterparts on socially responsible investing - as British planners, not pension funds, lead the way in ESG issues, according to an expert. Alexis Krajeski, associate director governance & sustainable investment at F&C Investments, said ...

Challenge your consultants on ESG

RUTH LIEW | TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2010

... governance, environmental and social issues among others across their portfolios. Kiernan urged the audience to think beyond ESG issues, and to apply a holistic approach to responsible investing across all asset classes. "In my view, what we're all about ...

AMP hires environment, social governance expert

NEWS RELEASE | TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2010

... including listed equities, infrastructure, fixed interest and credit. Kirkman will also engage with Australian companies on ESG issues and support the implementation of environmental targets for the broader AMP group, the fund manager said in a statement ...

Australian ESG expert claims world-first

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2010

... Corporate Analysis, Enhanced Responsibility. It is a not-for-profit organisation that collects data on approximately 300 ESG issues of companies in the S&P/ASX200 and the NZX50 indices. Meanwhile, CSRR-QS 2.1 is a voluntary quality standard made up of ...

HESTA hires Hermes for intl ESG

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 16 JUN 2010

... 690,000 members and $15 billion in assets. Rob Fowler, executive manager of investments and governance at HESTA, said ESG issues contribute to maximising the long-term returns for its members. "By working with Hermes EOS, HESTA gains access to top tier ...

UK green and ethical fund hit $16bn

PRESS RELEASE | FRIDAY, 11 JUN 2010

... voting recommendations for portfolios and ensures voting and engagement activities are complementary and consistent on ESG issues.

Solaris hires ex-Suncorp ESG manager

PRESS RELEASE | FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2010

... Investment (UN PRI), which encourages asset owners, investment managers and professional service partners to consider ESG issues across their business. "For those increasing number of mandates where ESG is a consideration, we have formulated an approach ...

CFS GAM hires AMP Capital ESG researcher

PRESS RELEASE | FRIDAY, 30 APR 2010

... years experience to the role and will work across asset classes globally on investment processes in the relation to ESG issues. "Nick is one of the few people in the country that possesses both ESG and buy side equities experience," said Amanda McCluskey ...

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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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