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AMP announces board changes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
... director of AMP Capital, Debra already understands our business and our work to reinvent AMP as a more streamlined, sustainable business with a high-quality client offering. "I would like to thank Trevor for his considerable contribution to AMP over ...

Poor governance spurs calls for directorship caps

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
Governance experts are questioning how directors of multiple boards fulfil their duties and drive sustainable performance. Appearing at the Financial Executive Women Leadership Conference in Sydney last month, BMFS Consulting managing director Sarah ...

Superannuation funds flag $113bn merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... scale, including access to a broader range of investment opportunities and an even greater ability to generate strong, sustainable returns over the long term," he said. First State Super chief executive Deanne Stewart, who stepped into the role in November ...

Australia back in the black

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... management and growing the economy. By paying down debt, the Government will put the nation's finances on a more sustainable footing and reduce the burden on future generations. Net debt is projected to be eliminated by 2029-30," the Budget said. ...

New insto sales lead at Robeco

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... months later, it also won a mandate from Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund in its emerging markets sustainable active equity strategy.

Australia, New Zealand leaders in responsible investment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... and New Zealand, 63% of total assets under management are using a responsible investment strategy. The new Global Sustainable Investment Alliance Review shows global responsible investment assets reached US$30.7 trillion at the start of 2018, which is ...

Big banks, super funds join forces for sustainability

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... the big banks, superannuation funds, insurance companies and industry bodies have come together for the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative. The initiative is an unprecedented collaboration with the aim of shaping an Australian economy that prioritises ...

India Avenue fund distribution boosted

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2019
... driven by commodity prices. Thus, there is a low correlation between the economies and its stock markets." "With strong sustainable corporate earnings growth, driven by India's demographics, it is likely that India's stock market will benefit. India's ...

BlackRock launches Australian bond fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2019
... based on the current MSCI ESG Rating, as well as its MSCI ESG Rating momentum. "We have reached an inflection point in sustainable investing. ESG has come to the forefront and can be implemented broadly across most asset classes without foregoing risk-adjusted ...

30% Club expands target

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2019
... leading the way in advocating for gender diversity, based on the belief that companies that are well governed and sustainable will deliver positive results over the long term" Roberts said. The club added three boards in the ASX200 still feature no women ...