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NGS Super taps Robeco for major equities mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
... reduction in carbon," Squires said. "Robeco we saw as a leader in the marketplace in general integration of carbon risk and ESG risk. As a firm, they're really aligned with what we're trying to do and with the mandate, it allows ups to continue ...

abrdn terminates funds amid transition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... the abrdn Global Smaller Companies Fund which was launched in 2019. abrdn said the fund - which is considered part of its ESG lineup - has only seen limited demand from investors, saying this is due to the challenging macro environment experienced since ...

JANA awarded mandate by NFP

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2023
... one size fits all when it comes to investing, especially in NZ as organisations pursue their Te Tiriti, net-zero, and unique ESG commitments. "This rings even more true for NFP organisations whose strategies need to centre and align deeply to their purpose ...

Fiducian expands adviser base, increases FUA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... separately managed accounts targeting independent financial advisers. It also launched Deep Green SMA in a bid to capture the ESG segment. The group's underlying net profit after tax dipped 9% to $7 million year on year, while statutory NPAT dropped ...

Jameson TTB, ANZ partner to deliver housing project

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... social infrastructure such as childcare, seniors living and healthcare. "The profile of this sector is closely aligned to the ESG values of the firm," explained Jameson TTB director Nick Browne The project seeks to help meet the growing demand for specialist ...

ESG impacts on US pension funds tested

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... no difference between investment returns for US state pension funds in "blue" states that might be more likely to integrate ESG investment principles and "red" states that are more likely to ban ESG investment strategies, according to Rainmaker Information. ...

Platinum Asset Management adds stewardship lead

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
... experience will help Platinum to enhance the way we engage with the company's we own, and use that to elevate the way ESG is integrated into our investment process," Isles said. "Julia will also work to ensure the corporate and investment goals of ...

ESG lead salaries hit $350k: Recruiter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023
Average salaries for heads of ESG have seen a double-digit increase over the past 12 months, according to ESG executive search and recruitment specialist Talent Nation. Talent Nation has released its annual environment and sustainability remuneration ...

Super disruptors throw in the towel

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2023
... disruptors is a clearly delineated product theme - four of the segment's five largest products are heavily identified with ESG with others heavily focused on technology investments," he said.

Alphinity debuts two funds on the ASX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2023
... positive alignment" to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also exceeds Alphinity's minimum ESG criteria and offer "attractive prospective returns", the fund manager said. Since launching in June 2021, XASG's underlying ...