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Super funds fight for financial inclusion

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
... superannuation on compassionate grounds. Among the 30 other organisations to sign up to the FIAP program are Australian Ethical Investment, fintech Money Brilliant, and banks and insurers ANZ, CBA, NAB, Westpac, Australian Unity, and Bank Australia.

Advisers boost ethical investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... that includes: Fiducian Financial Services, DJ Carmichael, Novo Wealth, Just Invest Financial Planning and Ethical Investment Services.

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
A record number turned out for the 22nd annual Financial Standard Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence Awards last night, recognising Australia's leading individuals and organisations in the financial services industry. The MAX Awards recognised ...

Super funds and CEFC join investment forces

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
Hostplus, Future Super, Australian Ethical Investment and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation have raised $26 million for the Clean Energy Seed Fund to be run by specialised investment manager Artesian. The fund will invest in startups at seed stage ...

AMP Capital awards historic $17bn passive mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... meet their passive, smart beta, and active management needs," UBS concluded. AMP Capital will be using its new ethical investment screen across the mandate suite. The ESG framework was announced in March, when AMP Capital said it was purging its entire ...

Australian Ethical Super leads new green bond

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... portfolio of low carbon buildings held in the fund's portfolio. The issuance matures on April 21, 2027. Australian Ethical Investment managing director Phil Vernon said: "Investment in quality green bonds helps drive essential capital to the climate ...

HHV appoints coal company chair

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2017
Listed ethical investment company Hunter Hall Global Value has named the chair of coal company New Hope Group as an interim director. Robert Millner joined HHV's board following chair Paul Jensen's removal so it could comply with ASX listing standards ...

Responsible investing demand unstoppable

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2017
Global demand for ethical investment strategies and products is putting more pressure on asset managers to generate returns beyond hard performance numbers. Australia and New Zealand held A$675 billion in sustainable investment assets in 2016, or 50.6% ...

Industry fund launches ethical investment option

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
A $20 billion industry superannuation fund is joining several peers in offering a socially responsible investment choice for members. Hostplus' Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) - Balanced option was launched on the back of increasing member and ...

AMP Capital overhauls ESG investment strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017
AMP Capital is introducing an ethical investment framework that will divest about $570 million in 'dangerous' or unethical investments across its entire portfolio. The company is ramping its commitment to responsible investing, and applying its new ...