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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 ...

Acorns adds ESG investment option

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017

... more attuned to the social impact of their actions than other demographics and are driving the interest in sustainable investment. However, they also don't want to give up their ability to get returns," Lucas said. Last month, Acorns launched a carbon ...

ESG holds key to adviser client retention

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017

... private sector to ensure that companies are still dedicated to the promises that they've made." The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance estimates there is currently $23 trillion invested responsibly worldwide, which equates to about 25% of the world's ...

Chief executive departs LGS

EMMA RAPAPORT | MONDAY, 3 APR 2017

... led LGS to achieve significant growth and wide recognition of the Fund's leadership in responsible and sustainable investment." Chief governance officer and company secretary Donna Heffernan will serve as acting chief executive until a permanent replacement ...

Responsible investing demand unstoppable

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 3 APR 2017

... managers to generate returns beyond hard performance numbers. Australia and New Zealand held A$675 billion in sustainable investment assets in 2016, or 50.6% of the countries' total managed assets. It represents a 247.5% increase in the last two years ...

UK pension regulator puts responsible investing centre stage

EMMA RAPAPORT | FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017

... risks could be financially significant, both over the short and longer term," the guidance read. The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), who was influential in promoting responsible investment to the The Pension Regulator (TPR) ...

Awareness of sustainable investing grows

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017

... said. The research also shows that people who seek financial advice are more likely to see the value of sustainable investment, with 52% of advised Australians viewing it as very or extremely important while only 44% unadvised agreed. "It makes sense ...

QSuper commits to ESG, creates new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 23 JAN 2017

... initiatives informing QSuper's long-term ESG policy. With PhDs in environmental policy and legal framework for sustainable investment from the University of Oxford, Molinari has a strong track record working in the sector. Prior to her role with the ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:13PM

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA | 12:05PM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA | 12:03PM

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI | 11:12AM

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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