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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 ...

First Sentier hires to new ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
First Sentier Investors has hired a high-profile responsible investment expert to a newly created ESG role. Kristen Le Mesurier will join First Sentier as head of ESG for the firm's Australian equities growth team. She starts on October 17 Le Mesurier ...

First Super: Merger pressure fizzles out

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... of the service," Watson says. Aside from wrestling with service quality, sustainability, costs and stapling, the rollout of ESG remains a challenge. "We find that not all managers have embraced the integration of ESG into investment processes. However ...

ESR, GIC start sustainable venture

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
... and shortage of available stock, which has seen strong rental growth. In addition, investors are increasingly incorporating ESG targets in their investment considerations, he said. "Following the successful deployment of EADP capital, EADP II will look ...

Equipsuper restructures investment team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2022
... years of experience in sustainability and responsible investment. Most recently Pettigrew was BT Financial Group's head of ESG and sustainability. At Equip, Pettigrew will work to ensure a continued emphasis on ESG integration across the entire portfolio ...

Mirova names deputy chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2022
... development. "This will include an effective organisational and operational base, continuous innovation in product development and ESG research, as well as governance adapted to Mirova's global and local dimension with its teams of experts based ...

New SSGA chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 SEP 2022
... multi-boutique, global investment management business that provides a broad range of fixed income, alternatives, equity and ESG capabilities. During her tenure at the firm, Hung led NYLIM to achieve a nearly four-fold increase in assets under management. ...