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Growth scare likely during second half of 2022: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
... 'hidden assets' in legacy businesses; companies that have significant businesses in areas critical to combatting climate change but are not widely perceived as climate solution providers. It says: "These businesses with hidden solutions can often be ...

Rest expands sustainability mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2022
... across global markets including the potential impact of climate related risks," he said. "The necessity of tackling climate change for environmental reasons is evident and the need to consider ESG factors in investment decisions has also become increasingly ...

AMP wants life insurance caps raised, fees lowered

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
... the federal government to review life insurance model fees and caps placed on financial advisers, warning the current climate will lead to an underinsured population. The wealth manager picked at old wounds in its submission to the treasury review, arguing ...

50% of advisers now offering ESG advice

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
... their best interest duty." According to the report, the most popular topics discussed are renewable energy (53%), climate change (51%), fossil fuels (51%) and human rights (33%). When it comes to responsible portfolio construction, the top five methods ...

Insignia welcomes head of responsible investing

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022
... its asset management integration project. Tayler will manage ESG risks and opportunities with a strong focus on climate change, modern slavery, and governance. He will be responsible for maximising the effectiveness of engagement with managers and companies ...

Mercer appoints sustainable investment leader

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2022
... acceptance and advancement of sustainable investment has accelerated in recent years, most notably in addressing climate change," Mather said. "Investors are under increasing pressure from their stakeholders to ensure that environmental, social and governance ...

IFM Investors, San Quirico team up to work towards a sustainable future

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2022
... fund managers, that embraces our ethical principles and strategic view to create sustainable value while fighting climate change," SQ and ERG chair Edoardo Garrone said. "IFM will bring a wide international footprint that reaches far beyond Europe as ...

Tomorrow belongs to those who hear it coming: ASI

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... important to note that the world had crises even before the invasion, including COVID, localised arm conflicts, and climate change heat waves," Suter said. "However, there are no quick and easy replacements to Russian exports." He added that even if ...

The ongoing evolution of super: Scheerlinck

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... The bulk of the conference program is focused on sustainability in one way or another, including discussions on climate change risk, measuring sustainability goals, carbon transition programs and good governance. Such topics are key to the super industry's ...

AZ Sestante launches ESG portfolios

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUN 2022
... Index can assess the "greenness" of products. "Advisers are passionate about issues like diversity and inclusion, climate change and human rights, and the outcome of the recent federal election provides another reminder of shifting community values and ...