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Future Fund starts global search for MD

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013

NGS Super rethinks ESG as green option flops

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013
... side of the portfolio will include investments such as the Newpin Social Benefit Bond, unlisted property, and potentially ESG-approved government bonds from socially progressive, environmentally sound countries. Members currently in the green option ...

State Street wins $780m LGS mandate

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2013
... equities strategy that meets LGS' need to increase targeted net return outcomes for their members, while adhering to their ESG investment principles," SSgA's head of active Australian equities Olivia Engel said. "The solution for LGS represents the growing ...

'Visionary' ACSI President receives posthumous award

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2013
... superannuation funds to be the active owners they are today. All investors have benefited from his leadership and the adoption of ESG investment models."

Australian companies 20 years off ESG reporting standards: ACSI

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
It will be two decades before all ASX200 companies report environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks at a 'comprehensive' level, according to The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) chief executive Ann Byrne. In its annual report ...

State Super FS appoints Mercer new asset consultant

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2013
... manager research and asset class expertise, asset allocation advice, or seeking our help to manage investment operational or ESG risks."

Latest Financial Standard issue available on the iPad app

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2013
In the new edition of Financial Standard, we feature the winners of the annual ESG Research Australia (ESG RA), what strategies are set to dominate Australian equities over the next five to 10 years and platform trends in financial planning. Our back ...

Bribery and corruption concerns for super

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2013
... because they haven't made it public yet or because they don't have one," Elaine Prior, Citi research industry thematics and ESG analyst said. Last month, Citi was awarded Best ESG Broking Firm of 2012 at the ESG Research Australia awards, where Ann Byrne ...

CEOs face pay cuts: report

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2013
... incentive packages, which goes in line with weaker company performances," Elaine Prior, Citi Research Industry Thematics and ESG analyst said. Prior said that this is a result of the 'two-strikes' rule, which came into effect on July 1, 2011 under the ...

ESG risks can wipe $21.4bn off sharemarket: study

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2013
Mismanaging the risks associated with Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues can cost businesses as much as $21.4 billion, according to an ESG impact study on ASX-listed companies by Credit Suisse. Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues ...