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Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... zero-emission investments affords superannuation funds the ability to be 'agents of positive change'. Rest head of responsible investment and sustainability Leilani Weier explained that the industry fund has approached climate transition and physical ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... enforcement action in line with the FCA's Approach to Enforcement." Zenith Investment Partners head of responsible investment and sustainability Dugald Higgins said fund managers "need to tread with care" when it comes to using and assessing indexes ...

T. Rowe Price hires regional ESG specialist

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023
... investing will be invaluable to our firm and to our clients as we collaborate to drive the adoption of more responsible investment solutions," T. Rowe Price head of investment specialist group, APAC Nick Beecroft said. "Her appointment underscores T. ...

UniSuper awards impact mandate, inks industrial deal

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023
... more, the Sydney-based firm manages the only Australian equities impact fund that has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA). According to UniSuper, the portfolio complements other holdings within its sustainable investment ...

Rest bolsters impact portfolio with private equity investment

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023
... financial returns alongside measurable social or environmental benefits is a key element of our approach to responsible investment." ARCHIMED invests exclusively in the healthcare industries, with a focus on enhancing sustainable development and improving ...

RIAA chief executive to exit

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023
After serving as chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for more than 10 years, Simon O'Connor is leaving at the end of this year. O'Connor took the position in February 2013, leaving environmental non-profit ...

Hostplus closes infrastructure, property options

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
... 1, members will have access to High Growth, Defensive, Indexed High Growth, Indexed Defensive, Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) - High Growth, and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) - Defensive options.

Treasury mandates APRA consider climate risks in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
Treasury has released an updated statement of expectations for APRA which includes the adoption of climate reporting standards by super funds, banks and insurers. "For the first time, the government is explicit in requiring the regulator to consider ...

Cbus eyes big deals in new investment blueprint

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... through the securities lending programme. Chatfield concluded by highlighting the fund's commitment to a responsible investment strategy, integrated across all asset classes. "Responsible investment (RI) should never be a niche part of our industry. ...

Aware retires VicSuper brand, expands investment menu

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... will transition to the new Bonds investment option. Further, members in the Australian Equities Socially Responsible Investment option will move to the new High Growth Socially Conscious option.