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Hostplus invests in vegan meat, sustainability

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... report outlined the investments in medical technology, vegan food, robotics and solar, all of which are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. "Today, and into the future, we believe these assets can deliver investment growth as well as providing ...

AllianceBernstein hires two ESG leaders

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... from Australia to London for the role. Sexton, who is based in London, was investment manager and head of ethical, sustainable and thematic investment at Holden & Partners for three years. "Our aim is to put responsible investing at the heart of what ...

Cost of advice soars as red tape grows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... Australians. "This is a major opportunity for the government to consolidate the fragmented regulatory regime and create a sustainable system that will support our growing profession," he said. "The single disciplinary body should have primary responsibility ...

Acting AMP Australia chief joins FSC board

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2020
... banking divisions. FSC chair Geoff Lloyd said Blair was a welcome addition to the FSC board and his ability to create sustainable value for all financial services stakeholders through outstanding leadership, strategic insight and creative thinking will ...

Pandemic batters life insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... impacts of the health crisis, while addressing serious and ongoing profitability issues. "Progress towards a more sustainable position requires action on multiple fronts," Kells said.

Active managers grapple with EM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
... the spectrum, five funds recorded losses over three years ranging from -0.8% p.a. for the Schroders Emerging Markets Sustainable Fund, to -2.8% p.a. for the Ironbark Copper Rock Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund and the Lazard Emerging Markets Equity ...

Sexual harassment rife in financial services: O'Neill

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
... wellbeing and social wellbeing in the services it provides to Australia. "We need it to be successful, we need it to be sustainable and we need it to be professional." O'Neill said that Szlakowski's story reflects that of many women who are forced ...

IFM jumps on net zero bandwagon

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... commitment, spearheaded by its investment team. It will establish clear frameworks and policies to guide and support sustainable decision-making processes that are designed to mitigate climate change risk exposure and help meet the net zero by 2050 target. ...

ASI names global head

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... when we listen intently to our clients and fulfil their needs effectively, quickly and consistently - we will build a sustainable pattern of growth and achieve our purpose of investing for a better future." The appointment follows ASI promoting Natalie ...

BNP Paribas AM names Asian equities lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... working at Mirae Asset Group and RCM, which is part of Allianz Global Investors. Davies said: "The generation of strong, sustainable investment performance is our priority and these three new hires in our Asian equities team will complement the recognised ...