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Super fund investment chief departs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2019
... multi-billion-dollar investment funds over the last number of years has been a complex process and I thank Dr Lundy for his dedicated stewardship of our member's assets and for this very successful contribution to the retirement outcomes of Tasmanians," ...

Aussies instos join fight against weapons

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2019
... major index providers and the Index Industry Association yesterday. Tully added responsible investment was a matter of stewardship, and said CFS would continue to collaborate with external parties to deliver "meaningful" change throughout the investment ...

Pendal acquires Regnan

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
... across equities, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios." "Delivering evidence-based, multi-asset ESG research and stewardship is a unique value proposition, which supports our goal to deliver sustainable, risk-adjusted out-performance for our clients," ...

IOOF, ANZ deal not in best interests of members: Morningstar

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2019
... compliance costs is also expected. As such, the research house has given IOOF a very high uncertainty rating. In regards to stewardship, Morningstar has labelled IOOF 'poor'.

One small step for responsible investment sees one giant leap for Man Group

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 DEC 2018
... proxy voting, while funds that are RI-dedicated or have a certain level of RI integration will be subject to enhanced stewardship and engagement requirements. The manager also introduced its RI Exclusions List. It designates sectors that will be excluded ...

SSGA strengthens gender equality actions

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
... appointed a woman to their board, with one other committing to do the same. SSGA head of ESG investments and asset stewardship Rakhi Kumar said SSGA was proud of the influence its campaign had garnered. "Since her arrival, Fearless Girl has inspired ...

WTW launches ESG index strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
... are pleased to see more investors using ESG indexes to manage long-term risk-return drivers, and encourage effective stewardship and responsible ownership. MSCI is proud to support Willis Towers Watson's ESG strategy."

Australia behind when it comes to pay transparency: AXA IM

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018
... market disclosure of executive remuneration. AXA Investment Managers' (AXA IM) 2017/18 responsible investment and stewardship report shows remuneration accounted for 68% of its votes against management in Australia, outstripping the Eurozone, Asia ...

Millennials looking for impact: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
... baby boomers (44%) following closely behind. American Century Investments vice president, head of ESG and investment stewardship Guillaume Mascotto, said the research demonstrated the outlook of the next generation of investors. "This research shows ...

Industry fund signs stewardship code

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2018
A $20 billion industry superannuation fund is the latest asset owner to sign up to Australia's new stewardship code. VicSuper is the latest signatory to the Australian Asset Owners Stewardship Code, which is set to play a key role in influencing the ...