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Philanthropic sector advocates transparency facelift

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 10 SEP 2018
... visualise Australia's giving data. "As our field becomes more strategic and tackles increasingly complex and ambitious social challenges, our ability to work effectively requires timely and accurate data," Bradford said. "Through our joint efforts, we ...

Australian retirement outcomes among the best

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 7 SEP 2018
... challenges associated with an ageing population, higher life expectancies and low interest rates, despite Australia's strong social programs and widely accessible healthcare. Last month, Natixis appointed Louise Watson as its new head of institutional ...

Super industry welcomes Age Pension backflip

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018
... around 40% to 20%. The Government announced the policy change on Wednesday, with newly appointed Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher confirming Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement of the policy back-flip on breakfast ...

Philanthropic forces shift asset allocation

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018
... 5% of their assets in renewable energy, for example, "that's an extra $500 million per year that can go into improving social and environmental issues." Citing data from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, Miller said PAFs, community ...

University endowment fund awards mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2018
... team was "highly regarded and solid" and had "proven experience in delivering financial returns within an environmental, social and governance framework", according to a statement from the manager. Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia managing director ...

AMP Capital expands infrastructure equity team

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018
AMP Capital appointed an associate director for social care to identify opportunities to increase investment in Australia's health and social care. Daniel Pilbrow joins AMP Capital to focus on creating value within AMP Capital's existing health infrastructure ...

Industry fund awards fixed income ESG mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... complements our commitment to earning long-term sustainable returns for our members while actively managing the environmental, social and governance risks across our investment portfolio," Turnbull said. About 15% of the mandate will be invested in green ...

Industry fund awards sustainable equities mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
... investment requirements within emerging markets. "We were particularly attracted to Robeco's strong focus on environmental, social and governance criteria and how they are embedded within the investment process. It is an important consideration for our ...

Charter Hall acquires $1.6bn property fund manager

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... Harrison said the acquisition was a good fit - financially and culturally. "We are attracted to their leading position in the social infrastructure sector and the suite of listed and unlisted funds adds to our diversity of sources of equity, whilst their ...

JPMorgan fund excludes tobacco, cuts fees

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
... will be applied to the fund." J.P. Morgan Asset Management Australia chief executive Rachel Farrell said environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become powerful tools to ensure investments are focused on sustained growth and profitability. ...