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New APAC institutional lead at abrdn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022
A new head of institutional clients for Asia Pacific was appointed at abrdn, to join next month from First Sentier Investors. Vivian Tang has been appointed to the role, taking on responsibility for "developing and delivering forward-thinking investment ...

Investment strategy lead joins Firetrail fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
... that Firetrail's high conviction investment approach can deliver outperformance while also meeting the sustainable investment criteria that is important to global investors today." Equally, Hodgens said the team is thrilled to have Doyle joining. "I've ...

EQT expands European footprint

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
Equity Trustees has launched a second global equity UCITS fund for a sustainable investment firm based in the UK. Equity Trustees is the appointed UCITS Management Company to the Gateway UCITS Funds, supporting the launch of the Ecofin Renewables Infrastructure ...

NZ Super awards passive ESG mandates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... "... we're proud to be selected to support its efforts with our UBS Asset Management team's strong sustainable investment credentials and expertise as an index fund manager," he said. Also commenting, NZ Super Fund head of external investments ...

AustralianSuper sells to Dutch pension fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
... Hans-Martin Aerts said. "We look forward to working with our partners to ensure a long-term, stable and sustainable investment return for our clients." The transaction is expected to close in June 2022.

WTW Australia names head of sustainable investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
Willis Towers Watson has appointed a head of sustainable investment, promoting a senior investment consultant to the newly created role. Tim Unger has been appointed head of sustainable investment for Australia effective immediately. He's been with ...

Pella Funds Management adds to advisory board

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... consultant at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Woods brings over 20 years of experience across ESG and sustainable investment and was previously co-head of sustainable investment, AMP Capital, and deputy chair of the Investor Group on Climate Change ...

Aussie equities small caps deliver 35%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021
... interest products headed back to negative returns with a loss of 1.1% through the 12-month period. As for sustainable investment options, this sector beat the growth sector to deliver a median return of 25% p.a.; many of these products, however, are ...

AMP continues to lose ESG investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2021
AMP Capital continues to buck the booming sustainable investment trend, suffering outflows for the fifth consecutive quarter. According to a new Morningstar note, AMP lost $69 million over the September quarter thanks to corporate issues at parent company ...

Fidelity moves on net zero

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2021
... identify engagement opportunities and to set interim targets for 2025 and beyond and to ensure those with a sustainable investment objective are aligned with a net zero trajectory by 2050. "As a responsible investor, we must understand the carbon footprint ...