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Australia, New Zealand leaders in responsible investment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... Zealand, 63% of total assets under management are using a responsible investment strategy. The new Global Sustainable Investment Alliance Review shows global responsible investment assets reached US$30.7 trillion at the start of 2018, which is a 34% ...

BlackRock launches Australian bond fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2019
... non-ESG fixed income passive solutions. We believe investors can future-proof portfolios by considering sustainable investment alternatives," he said. BlackRock Australasia head and managing director Dominik Rohe said: "Our goal is to be at the forefront ...

FTSE Russell expands ESG research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2018
... clients as it will provide new tools and benchmarks," Makepeace said. "FTSE Russell has been a leader in sustainable investment for nearly two decades and has been supporting the growing demand for ESG integration into passive strategies. The partnership ...

TCorp sets green bond record

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018
New South Wales Treasury Corporation (TCorp) recently raised $1.8 billion to fund the NSW Government's first green bond. It is a record for the Australian green bond market. Launched on November 8, the green bond issue had a minimum size of $500 ...

AMP Capital expands ESG investment team

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2018
AMP Capital will soon have two leaders in its sustainable investment team following a global search for a co-head to work alongside Ian Woods. There's also been an internal promotion. From November 12, Emily Woodland joins AMP Capital as co-head of ...

Former Perpetual staffer joins Nanuk

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2018
... investment analyst, with a remit to help the firm find and invest in companies befitting the boutique's unique sustainable investment approach. Nanuk chief executive Eric Siegloff said Henderson's experience - which includes a nine year stint with Norges ...

TCorp restructure rolls on

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
... TCorp's investment management model which aims to enhance our investment capability and achieve higher sustainable investment returns for clients, the state and ultimately, the people of NSW." It is expected TCorp will soon complete its restructure with ...

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 ...