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Pension funds told to practice what they preach

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2020
Close to half of all Dutch pension funds are failing to align their portfolios with their sustainable investment policies, according to the latest annual benchmarking report from the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development. The Association ...

The hits you don't see hurt the most: Aviva

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2020
... including more lending to local authorities for social and affordable housing in local boroughs, which form part of our sustainable investment ambitions." Logistics growth, change to travel and commuting and data centre growth were highlighted in the ...

IOOF unfazed by poor MLC result

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... end-to-end accountability. We are clear about our priorities, and we are focusing on our customers and colleagues to drive sustainable performance over time."

AMP Capital ESG lead jumps to Platypus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020
... a step towards the asset managers' goal of being a leader in ESG integration and shareholder advocacy. "As ESG and sustainable investment continues to gather momentum here and overseas we are delighted to welcome a professional of Kristen's calibre to ...

UniSuper revises fees for TTR members

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020
... PDS shows costs for TTR members have either higher transaction costs or management fees for the following options: Sustainable Balanced 0.39%; Sustainable High Growth 0.46%; Australian Equity Income 0.44%; Global Environmental Opportunities 0.49%; and ...

Northern Trust scores win in Vanguard reversal

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 OCT 2020
... expectations, integration of ESG factors and climate change risk. "We believe Northern Trust stood out with a very strong sustainable investing platform and impressive factor-based investing approach," Huxford said. "ANZ Investments looks forward to ...

New fund manager at EG

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2020
... is moving into the role and will focus on scoping assets for the EG Australian Core Enhanced (ACE) and High-Income Sustainable Office Trust (HISOT) funds and mandates. He will also work on investor relationships across the funds. Aakriti Chona is moving ...

Legacy AMP Life policyholders take premium hit

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... spokesperson told Financial Standard that the increase, while significant, was justified. "To ensure our products are sustainable over the long-term AMP Life is implementing a number of measures, including reviewing premiums," the spokesperson said. ...

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 ...