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Hostplus commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
... world. Meanwhile, the Ethical Advisers' Co-Op's most recent ratings of the sustainable or socially responsible investment options from super funds had bad news for Hostplus - ranking the fund dead last. The Hostplus Socially Responsible Investment ...

Hostplus, Statewide provide merger details

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
... Statewide's Sustainable Diversified option currently costs members $651 per year, while the Hostplus Socially Responsible Investment - Balanced option is just $281.89 a year. The cost of insurance cover will also increase marginally for Statewide members ...

80% of Aussies expect ethical investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022
... responsibly, with 17% of Australians already investing in ethical and responsible products, according to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). RIAA has released From Values to Riches 2022: Charting consumer demand for responsible ...

AustralianSuper announces joint venture

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022
... step to our ongoing expansion in the region and closely aligns to our focus on high quality assets and responsible investment."

Alpha females

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... improving performance and outcomes on ESG issues - these activities are all overseen by our experienced Responsible Investment Committee," BetaShares chief executive Alex Vynokur says. "Companies are increasingly open to the need to improve on ESG considerations ...

NZ Super Fund excludes Russian debt, state-owned holdings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... all four to sell their directly held assets as soon as market conditions permit in accordance with their responsible investment policies. "The policies provide for sovereign bond exclusions when there is widespread condemnation or sanctions by the international ...

Remembering Helen Hewett

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022
... investment in building and construction created jobs for members and took a leadership role on issues of responsible investment." After leaving the fund, she became executive officer of the Industry Funds Forum which merged with the Australian Institute ...

CalPERS, CalSTRS face fossil fuels ban

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 FEB 2022
Two of the world's largest pension funds could be forced to divest all fossil fuel companies and be banned from making any further investments under a new bill. The Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill to advance California Climate Goals was introduced into ...

VFMC appoints head of investment stewardship

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022
... research analyst at IOOF Investment Management. In a statement, VFMC said it is "committed to its role as a responsible investment steward and welcomes Ms Lingaretnam and her team's ongoing leadership, expertise and advice in this space." Former head ...

Rest awards responsible investment mandate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 14 FEB 2022
... high-performing growth option that outperforms both peers and the benchmark over the long run." Calvert director of responsible investment strategy Anthony Eames said the firm looks forward to working with Rest. "As a pioneer in responsible investing ...