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UniSuper caps future investment in fossil fuels

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2022
... UniSuper committed to a net zero portfolio by 2050 and a 45% reduction by 2030 through a combination of company engagement, advocacy and investing in companies that are "instrumental in achieving a net zero future." As of 30 June 2022, 2.8% of the fund's ...

Casey Thompson joins First Super board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... of the Gary Weaven Emerging Trustee Scholarship. "Casey's background in governance and risk management, along with her advocacy for the rights of workers, makes her a great fit for this role," Watson said. As an industry super fund, First Super is governed ...

The time is right: AFA chief

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
... the CFP is the designation to go forward with because of numbers and history." He concluded that members prioritise the advocacy of their associations, and having a single voice is going to make a real difference. "We know that the subject of why there ...

AFA, FPA to explore merger

CASSANDRA BALDINI, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022
... years and believe there are "substantial synergies and other benefits for their respective members", including stronger advocacy. "Effective advocacy is consistently the number one priority for members of both associations and a merger of the FPA and ...

Link Group hires technology, marketing leads in super arm

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2022
... Group's growth ambitions. Richardson will be responsible for the creation, management and execution of client-centric advocacy programs, communications and events, to support the strategic objectives of the business. "His [Naidoo's] emphasis will be ...

Hejaz Financial Services, GBST provide online calculators

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
... Canada. The GBST digital team works with financial services clients worldwide to improve brand reputation, build brand advocacy, and enhance online customer journeys, engagement, and acquisition. It's customer experience experts create bespoke digital ...

Darren Black appointed SuperFriend chief executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... approaches to addressing complex societal problems, most recently improving mental health and reducing suicide." "His depth of advocacy experience, practical knowledge and networks will be extremely valuable and beneficial to the SuperFriend team, our ...

No investment case for alternative meat just yet: Nanuk

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... interest. However, he says this was temporary and there has been a slowdown in more recent months. "Last year, consumer advocacy group CHOICE conducted a survey of more than 1000 Australians and found that 32% of people say the cost of vegan food is ...

Investors, advisers need further ESG education

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... report found that advisers who provide investors with positive ESG investing experiences are rewarded with much higher advocacy, loyalty and wallet share growth. "Moreover, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) for advisers who provide such ESG experiences is ...

Impax Asset Management names APAC sustainability lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2022
... new position is a newly created role for Impax, with Li responsible for leading the firm's sustainability, stewardship, advocacy and engagement activities in the region. Li reports to Impax head of sustainability and ESG Lisa Beauvilain, who said she ...