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IFM partners to slash carbon emissions in $12bn fund

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018
... Airport, Melbourne Airport, Port Botany and the Port of Brisbane. "We recognise IFM Investors as a leader in sustainable investment in infrastructure and congratulate IFM Investors on this significant commitment to lowering emissions, and contributing ...

Natixis unveils ESG global equities fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
Natixis Investment Managers has launched a new global equities fund aimed at Australian institutional investors, in partnership with a $14 billion socially responsible investment affiliate. The new fund will assess companies on eight sustainable development ...

Regulatory disruption hampers long-term vision for super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
Superannuation industry professionals must maintain focus on achieving the best outcomes for members, despite the seeming lack of long-term vision for the future of the $2.6 trillion system. That was the message delivered by Australian Institute of ...

Acadian talks big data 2.0, launches A-shares strategy

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018
... When you go fossil fuel free you're eliminating a large part of the investible universe," she said. The sustainable investment expert said quantitative asset management itself was considered big data 1.0 and it's been valuable to back-test strategies ...

Global WTW executive joins TCorp

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
... chief investment officer, Stewart Brentnall. Thomas joined WTW in 2014 and was responsible for formulating sustainable investment policies for consideration in portfolio construction. Previously, Thomas was an investment analyst with Regal Funds Management ...

Population growth drives real income

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018
... and the Federal Government's support of an open immigration policy will be critical for retirees seeking sustainable investment income. These key drivers lend themselves to further investment in and development of property and infrastructure, or real ...

Eaton Vance subsidiary appoints COO

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2018
... thought leadership content to equip advisers with the knowledge they need to open a dialogue with clients on sustainable investment, and recommend appropriate investments. "We are excited to work with Morningstar, a distinguished industry leader and ...

Australian trustee hits top 10 responsible investment list

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
... leaders and believe these insights can help shift hundreds of billions of dollars into responsible and sustainable investment practices," Kalb said. The program surveyed 300 asset allocators and 121 funds representing US$20 trillion in assets. It then ...

Super funds strengthen support for low carbon economy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
... Investments Low Carbon Global Shares Fund. The fund was designed in response to growing client demand for a sustainable investment solution supporting the transition to a low carbon economy, and that broadly considers the value and measure of carbon ...

Global $11bn manager acquires US firm

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2017
... compatibilities between the two groups, adding that the acquisition will benefit from rising interest in "high growth sustainable investment opportunities." The firms also previously collaborated on the Pax Global Environment Markets Fund, which was ...