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BlackRock reinforces commitment to ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2021
... the "tectonic shift" to sustainable investments is accelerating, and this transition presents a historic investment opportunity, particularly in the energy sector. Fink's letter also noted that stakeholder connections drive returns, meaning that the ...

Raiz Super regains losses

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2021
... platform is also targeting SMSFs to invest in any of the investment portfolios on offer. "We believe this is an exciting opportunity for SMSFs as we charge a very competitive platform fee that includes all brokerage for unlimited trades and automatic ...

Waste key to economic recovery: CSIRO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2021
... billion to GDP." The report suggested the Australian Government's ban on the export of waste last year created an opportunity for a new circular economy strategy that turns landfill into economic returns. CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall said ...

Investa buys $800m property from Macquarie

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2021
... fund's strategy given the building quality, location and sustainability and technology features. "We also have the opportunity to add value through leasing. This combination of factors is expected to deliver an attractive risk adjusted return to our ...

WTW names new head of retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... superannuation consultancies," she said. "He leaves an experienced and committed team that I am proud to now have the opportunity to lead." Having spent 40 years with WTW, Jeffrey said that it had been a challenging, stimulating and thoroughly enjoyable ...

Does financial services have a problem with women?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
... remarks were made and her work was undermined. It also alleges that Escobar was essentially demoted and not given the opportunity to apply for a more senior position which was handed to a male colleague. She was a portfolio manager looking after fixed ...

First Sentier launches infrastructure fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2021
... First Sentier Global Infrastructure Fund (FLIIX). Greenup said last year that the global pandemic created a buying opportunity in global listed infrastructure that led to mispricing of assets like energy infrastructure, toll roads and airports. Jessica ...

Lack of diversity major business risk: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2021
... level, we're looking for board oversight as well. What are the diversity related risks that a company faces, and the opportunity set as well? How does the board look at this as well? We're also looking at companies who explicitly outline oversight of ...

New year, new chief for Aviva Investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2021
... Investment Management where he will be chief executive effective 23 June 2021. Versey said he is delighted to have the opportunity to lead the business through its next stage of growth. "The business has strong capabilities in fixed income, credit, equities ...

Super fund targets homegrown opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 JAN 2021
... and Victoria, South Australia does not have an established state-based pool of capital. "We believe this is a missed opportunity, as proven on the Eastern seaboard, where a pool of capital has inspired private-sector spend," D'Alessandro said. The ...