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Industry fund appoints former Labor politician

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 OCT 2018
... Board and as an adjunct professor within the College of Law and Justice at Victoria University. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said: "We are delighted to welcome Nicola to HESTA. Her rich experience in health and governance will be a huge asset as ...

BTFG expands tobacco divestment

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 18 OCT 2018
... Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge, representing more than $6 trillion in assets under management. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said the fund was proud to help lead a global movement ending the financing of tobacco. "By being among the first large global ...

Industry fund renews custodian

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
... 20-year partnership. J.P. Morgan will continue to provide custody and fund services to HESTA. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said: "We have an ambitious five-year investment strategy and we also looked closely at how our custodian can support us ...

HESTA boss wins FEAL award

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018
HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey has been recognised as the 2018 Fund Executive of the Year at the Fund Executive Association Limited (FEAL) awards held this week in Sydney. Blakey was recognised for leading a program of change at the $46 billion ...

HESTA commits $40m to impact investments

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018
... operate. "Our successful partnership with SVA provides a blueprint for institutional investors," HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said. "Our ongoing collaboration combines SVA's expertise in impact investment with HESTA's investment experience and ...

HESTA revamps executive lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2018
... Equipsuper and Mercer across operations, technology, financial advice and service delivery. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said she is excited to have Halpin joining the team in July. "His extensive experience across a wide range of roles encompassing ...

Australian asset owners support first stewardship code

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2018
... maintains a high level of clarity and transparency when it comes to stewardship activities." HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey, who oversees more than $44 billion, said the code "not only protects and enhances long-term investment value for our members ...

Industry fund takes aim at asset manager diversity

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
... managers to determine where they stand on workplace gender diversity. The reason for this, HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey explained, is the fund is "committed to gender equality and that commitment goes much further than just talking about it. We ...

HESTA announces life insurance facelift

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... help in either re-education or refitting a member's home to cater for a permanent disability. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said the lump sum Permanent Incapacity Support Benefit would be available to eligible members in addition to regular income ...

Industry funds must renew aged care investment focus

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
... backgrounds, experiences, interests and skills. "The project was a natural fit for our fund," HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said yesterday. "Helping our members plan for their future aged care needs is part of the financial planning service we offer ...