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ASIC probes super fund, investment manager greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
... and adapt." Earlier in the year, ASIC issued Information Sheet 271, which focused on greenwashing and improving practices on ESG disclosure in listed entities, managed funds and superannuation. The information sheet was the result of a review ASIC has ...

Hines, Cadillac Fairview announce $1.5bn BTR deal

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022
... and entertainment centers. The developments aim to deliver tailored amenity offerings which reflect both partners' strong ESG convictions, both locally and globally. "Hines has been investing in living assets across Asia for over 25 years, with recent ...

Apex Group brings Global Compliance Solutions to Australia

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2022
... clients. The expansion of Compliance Solutions in the Australian market will help to address clients' risks and concerns around ESG, AML, and financial crime for financial services entities, as well as deliver compliance advisory support for superannuation ...

Yarra Capital adds sustainability lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022
... in Erin Kuo. Kuo is tasked with leading Yarra's corporate sustainability and work closely with Yarra's investment team on ESG integration. Kuo most recently worked as a consulting, advising fund managers and family offices on ESG matters. Prior to that ...

ASIC takes first action over greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022
... has proposed a package of measures including investment product sustainability labels and restrictions on how terms like 'ESG', 'green', or 'sustainable' can be used. The FCA noted that there's been growth in the number of investment products marketed ...

Brighter Super hires former Sunsuper investment manager

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2022
... brings a wealth of experience to the team and adds to its depth of knowledge," said Brighter Super head of listed equities and ESG Fiona Mann. "We look forward to his input into the asset class and the broader team," she said. Mann is responsible for ...

Abrdn launches active sustainable Asian ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2022
The global manager has launched a sustainable ETF, the first of what it calls a series of sustainable actively managed ESG offerings. The abrdn Sustainable Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASX: ASAO) is designed to provide investors with "high capital ...

Vanguard unveils positive impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2022
... deployed is a powerful mechanism for change." With the launch of the Vanguard Active Positive Impact Fund, Vanguard Australia's ESG product range now includes three ETFs and five managed funds, Vanguard said. "We're trying to provide investors with choice ...

BetaShares adds to thematic ETF lineup

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
... producers, as well as diversified producers and recyclers of ETMs. The investment methodology underpinning XMET includes several ESG screens to remove companies that receive material revenue from certain business activities, such as oil and gas production ...

IFM Investors adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
... Greg Combet said he's delighted to have Long join the board, highlighting her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and other ESG issues. "I look forward to working with Ming as IFM continues to grow our global presence in key northern hemisphere markets ...