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Pension funds must recognise stewardship licence: WTW

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018
... undoubtedly highlighted excellent management talent. However there were some weaknesses in decision making, Urwin said. "Asset owners now have some of the most effective leaders in any industry. It wasn't always like that," he said. The study, run in ...

Industry leaders join Prospa board

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 9 APR 2018
... will assist the lender to grow. "Fiona's investment and governance skills, combined with her strong understanding of asset owners and global markets gained from experience at Link Administration Holdings and Frontier Advisors, will help us grow our world ...

Former UniSuper investment analyst joins AustralianSuper

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018
... Societies Australia Advocacy Council chair Stephen Dunne said the support for these principles by a significant set of asset owners in Australia would spur managers to consider complying with the code for the benefit of investors. "The letter is especially ...

Major super funds urge asset manager code adoption

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... Societies Australia Advocacy Council chair Stephen Dunne said the support for these principles by a significant set of asset owners in Australia would spur managers to consider complying with the code for the benefit of investors. "The letter is especially ...

FTSE Russell launches gender diversity indices

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
... and the Russell 1000 Women on Boards Leadership Index, are part of a series that respond to a growing trend among asset owners of integrating ESG considerations into passive investments to improve engagement and corporate performance collaboration. The ...

Equity factor investing undergoes further examination

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2018
... factor premia regimes," Amenc said. EDHEC-Risk Institute director Lionel Martellini said investors, and especially asset owners, are ultimately aware of the difficulties and the technical progress to be achieved to master dynamic factor allocation. "Although ...

Shareholders need greater voice on ESG: ACSI

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... 'Shareholder Resolutions in Australia: Is there a better way?', incorporates extensive input from local and international asset owners and managers, pension and superannuation funds. Davidson said there is a clear consensus among investors that the current ...

Standard Life launches impact fund, appoints managers

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2017
... and environmental impact, while still delivering an above-market financial return for our clients." Norris added: "Asset owners are looking to embrace impact investing but lack appropriate investment solutions. The UN's SDGs provide a common language ...

Equity research firm expands to Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
... office. Zou joined the firm earlier this year as a consultant. Spark said Style Research provides fund managers, asset owners and investment consultants in the region intuitive and approachable tools to form clear insights that lead to confident decisions. ...

J.P. Morgan remains largest custodian

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
... 2017 to $1.4 trillion, and reflects the growing attractiveness of Australia as an investment destination for foreign asset owners. HSBC remained the largest sub-custody service provider in the Australian market, followed by J.P. Morgan and Citigroup. ...