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J.P. Morgan launches ESG integration policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... and Data pillar develops ESG research by partnering with investors across asset classes and with data The Investment Stewardship pillar is responsible for an "investment-led, expert-driven stewardship approach, engaging with companies and voting proxies ...

First State to dump $40m of thermal coal holdings

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2020
... fund-wide, for investments in renewable energy and future technologies. First State says it will also play a greater stewardship role in engaging with companies on their individual emission reduction targets, as well as setting reduction targets for ...

AustralianSuper throws weight behind SDG platform

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... global standard for investors to identify sustainable development investments," AustralianSuper director of ESG and stewardship Andrew Gray said. "The platform will progress how we assess and engage with investee companies on their SDG contribution ...

Rio Tinto decision exposes limits of super engagement

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
... them to invest or divest - they cannot get as specific as influencing executive appointments. "Such engagements under stewardship codes can create an awareness of the themes and issues which are important to superannuation trustee investors," Steffanoni ...

Investors turn to China-focused strategies

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2020
... companies that are growing at a faster rate than the overall economy with attributes associated with sound capital stewardship and strong fundamentals. Investors should identify "what we refer to as 'growth compounders,' or companies that we ...

Capital Group appoints ESG head

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020
The US$1.7 trillion manager has hired Schroders' global head of stewardship as its global head of ESG. Jessica Ground will start in the new role in September and will be based in London. At Capital Group, she will be responsible for incorporating the ...

Sargon buyers announce execs, ditch Sargon name

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... superannuation and asset management, higher standards of governance and conduct are required of all those charged with stewardship of financial assets. Our board is committed to delivering on this as part of our purpose and to continue being a leader ...

Aberdeen Standard launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2020
... companies with strong balance sheets and resilient earning profiles. "Importantly, we place ESG considerations and active stewardship at the heart of our investment approach," he said. "Understanding ESG risks and opportunities in small caps alongside ...

Report reveals superficiality of ESG pledges

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2020
... effective means of encouraging companies to strengthen their climate change response." AustralianSuper director of ESG and stewardship Andrew Grey told Financial Standard that the fund actively considers every climate change resolution that it votes ...

Let's not waste the crisis

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... that perform poorly, on the other hand, are likely to find that people have long memories." VFMC head of investment stewardship Talieh Williams said several systemic workforce issues had come to the fore over the last few months, with the economic implications ...