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ESG adoption grows, returns follow

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
... the management of volatility. A global survey of 475 institutions conducted by State Street Global Advisors shows asset owners from Asia Pacific are integrating ESG strategies to enhance investment performance, with 70% of respondents from the region ...

ACSI adds AustralianSuper chief to board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, a collaboration of Australian and international asset owners, is adding two board members including AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk. Also joining Silk as a new member on the ACSI board is ...

Technological advancement puts infrastructure at risk: KPMG

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... discovery and application of new technologies, new uses for existing technologies and increased collaboration between asset owners/operators and consumers," the report says. "The deepening impact will be driven by the infrastructure owners and operators ...

CSC contributes to global ESG think tank

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 DEC 2016
... asset owner think tank in Japan, discussing best practice in ESG investment and portfolio management. The Global Asset Owners' Forum, organised by the Japanese Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), came away with several initiatives. The 13 attendees ...

Landmark ESG recommendations for Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
... ESG issues. This would be formalised through the development of a stewardship code and be industry-led. Australian asset owners should also incorporate stewardship expectations in the selection, appointment and monitoring of asset managers. The third ...

Investment managers must find purpose, not performance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2016
... Asia-Pacific with the second highest 'phi' globally after the Americas, with asset managers leading the way followed by asset owners and insurance firms. "Building a culture and environment with aligned purpose, habits and incentives can give organisations ...

NAS debuts carbon reporting service

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2016
... investments at a fund or individual portfolio level, covering sector and particular stocks. "Through our service, asset owners can access company level carbon metrics supporting easy identification of significant carbon contributors within individual ...

Tail wags the dog in ESG regulation: PRI

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2016
... codes, principles and guidance-based regulation). However, in some countries where you have a lack of demand from asset owners calling for ESG investment, you may need additional incentives and perhaps a clarification of the law," Hermes Equity Ownership ...

SMSFs encouraged to embrace fintech

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
SMSF members need to embrace fintech to minimise the erosion of returns and add simplicity to the costs of both asset ownership and administration. Managed account software provider MA Operator says many SMSFs are paying for services they don't need ...

SSGA expands responsible investment strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2016
... SSGA says the new fund, which has a minimum initial investment of $25,000, is a cost-effective means of Australian asset owners to engage in responsible investing. Organisations with significant business activity involving tobacco and the production ...