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UniSuper's environmental option returns -16%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2024
... opportunities. At least 40% of their revenues must come from environmental themes, like electric vehicles (EVs) or renewable energy. Its top holdings include Tesla, Digital Realty Trust, Enphase Energy, and Samsung SDI. Addressing the negative return ...

NZSF returns 17%, smashes benchmarks

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024
... Annuity Association of America to the Future Fund and QIC. In early 2024, the fund upped its commitment to European renewable energy developer, owner and operator Galileo. It now has a 20% stake in Galileo, together with Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation ...

Canned 'golden visas' ruffles fund managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024
... targeted growth in priority sectors in Australia becomes a component of that visa category," Wright said. The renewable energy and cybersecurity sectors are some examples. Skills and talents in these sectors, Wright said, "are really difficult to attract ...

TelstraSuper pumps more into renewables

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024
... which is targeting US$2 billion, seeks investments that look to support decarbonisation through the generation of renewable energy, energy efficiency, storage and more. In November last year, it received $1 billion from Rest. It has now received additional ...

Australian ETF industry blazes past $200bn

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024
... the semiconductor sector, have also shown strong performance," Global X said. Conversely, Global X noted that renewable energy ETFs have continued their weak performance into 2024, making them the worst performers over the past year. "Despite the ongoing ...

Future Super returns 10.1% to ethically minded members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024
... avoiding fossil fuel companies means we have more space to embrace other, growing sectors like tech, AI, health, and renewable energy. Locally, the fossil fuel sector was not a strong performer this year, while globally the technology sector, benefitting ...

Federation AM invests in Astris Advisory

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024
... Brownjohn launched Federation with a $500 million raise for the first fund, targeting companies that operate in renewable energy, health, education, and real estate. It currently has $2 billion in funds under management and an annualised return of 22.7% ...

Palisade Real Assets wins mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
... investing in biogas and biomethane offers a promising solution to mitigate climate change, reduce waste, and provide renewable energy solutions while contributing to carbon negative practices. "We have been working with the Palisade Real Assets team ...

IFM makes North American appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... working people through their investments into essential infrastructure such as toll roads, airports, seaports, and renewable energy producers.

Brookfield bids for majority stake in Neoen

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2024
Brookfield and its institutional partners have lobbed a bid to acquire a 53% majority stake in French renewable energy company Neoen from current owners, including Impala, the investment vehicle of French entrepreneur Jacques Veyrat and his family ...