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AI in ESG: Risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... Responsible AI (R-AI) Framework specifically designed for investors. This collaborative effort aims to address ESG considerations associated with the widespread implementation of AI across various sectors. "AI is certainly being used in the market to ...

Could the anti-woke movement come to Australia?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
... live in a permanent sunny land... but we've never faced the same sort of crisis the US has faced." But ESG considerations, panellists said, should be considered part of the responsibility to members - not an add-on. And industry should actively reject ...

Don't discount Vietnam: Dragon Capital

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... and climate change program and team workforce," she said. "The fund remains committed to fully-integrating ESG considerations into all aspects of its investment activity, building the function for ESG scoring for the portfolio, reporting on climate change ...

First Sentier names global responsible investment head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... integral role in working with our investment and responsible investment teams to support the integration of ESG considerations into our investment processes, while also regularly engaging with clients and stakeholders."

Goldman Sachs charged over ESG failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... risk and return analysis and that such factors may include the economic effects of climate change and other ESG considerations," according to the DOL. This announcement from the DOL reversed two rules issued in 2020 under the Trump administration that ...

UniSuper appoints ESG manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022
... UniSuper has appointed Jodie Barns as ESG manager. Barns will be responsible for qualifying and quantifying ESG considerations in investments and operations, to inform decisions taken in investments. Barns joins the fund from the Australian Council of ...

BlackRock unveils new iShares ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... and government-related bonds are also applied based on the UN sanctions list. "Clients are looking to embed ESG considerations into their fixed income sleeve in the same way they approach their equity exposures, and they are increasingly transitioning ...

BlackRock, NAB Private Wealth unveil iShares ETF suite

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2022
... these funds present a holistic offering at a compelling price point. Based on our shared experience with NAB, ESG considerations are a key priority for Australian investors as they seek to build resilience into their portfolios by gaining exposure to ...

New guidance to improve super funds' understanding of ESG risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... guidance on how super funds can demonstrate clear understanding of ESG risks, manage those risks, and reflect ESG considerations in investment strategy. Responding to submissions to its consultation process for strengthening investment governance standards ...

Insignia welcomes head of responsible investing

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022
... global experience in investment management with a strong focus on developing and implementing the integration of ESG considerations into investment processes. He will be based in Sydney, reporting to Insignia's chief investment officer Dan Farmer. ...