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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 ...

UniSuper brings investment option in-house

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2017
... during the portfolio construction process," UniSuper said. According to UniSuper manager of governance and sustainable investment, Talieh Williams, the fund has seen ongoing demand from members for investment options that align to ESG beliefs. "Our members ...

Morningstar partners to drive adviser ESG education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2017
... 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 ...

BNP Paribas launches green trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... sustainable products and with the launch of the BNP Paribas Environmental Equity Trust we are now offering a sustainable investment option with a nine-year strategy track record," Grybas said. The Trust is domiciled in Australia and requires a minimum ...