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Sydney asset manager hires director

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUL 2018
... Company was co-founded in 2007 by Max Walsh. It runs funds in fixed income, equities, private equity, property and sustainable investing.

Pengana adds social measures to impact reporting

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2018
... measures previously included. According to Pengana, the report demonstrates how funds invested in the Pengana WHEB Sustainable Impact Fund made a positive social impact, with the fourth edition now considering education, wellbeing, safety and health. ...

Chief economist update: Minutes of concerns

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018
... then there's the risk that the expansionary fiscal policy - tax cuts and infrastructure spending - won't be sustainable. "Most participants noted that uncertainty and risks associated with trade policy had intensified and were concerned that ...

FASEA must recognise all prior learning: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2018
... said. "A key responsibility in setting the new requirements is to ensure the financial planning profession remains sustainable so that advisers can continue to serve their clients in a practical and positive way," De Gori said. The FPA said its research ...

VanEck ETF receives ethical tick

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 JUL 2018
... highest ethical ratings by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). VanEck's MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) was certified 'ethical' by RIAA according to the strict operational and disclosure practices required ...

CIPR framework timely but questions remain

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2018
... the unrealistic expectations set for CIPRs (Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement) and if it can provide high sustainable retirement incomes, he said. "The requirement to have an expectation that the constant income stream will endure until age ...

Natixis acquires credit specialist

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2018
... of private debt strategies." In March, Natixis launched a global equities ESG fund that assessed companies on eight sustainable development themes: energy, resources, buildings and cities, ICT, health, mobility and finance.

Pension fund becomes green lender

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2018
... eligible for investment using the proceeds of green bonds. Those categories are renewable energy (both wind and solar); sustainable water and wastewater management; and green buildings (LEED Platinum certified). CPPIB will seek second opinions on the ...

Nikko AM creates lead diversity role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018
... Nikko AM employees represent 30 nationalities and it is this diversity that allows us to pursue our mission to provide sustainable progressive solutions to our clients. I look forward to facilitating and contributing to this important effort," Drews ...

Chief economist update: A prelude to an RBA cut?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2018
... firming this year." Therefore, "In the board's judgement, monetary policy is appropriately configured to foster sustainable growth in demand and inflation outcomes consistent with the target. On present indications, the most prudent course is likely ...