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AMP carbon screening leads to just two divestments

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2014
... funds that would result in the exclusion of 56 companies from its investible universe, only one of which was Australian. Ian Woods, AMP Capital head of environmental, social and governance research, said that the new criteria resulted in the divestment ...

AMP Capital introduces fossil fuel screening

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2014
... sands or conversion of coal to liquid fuels/feedstock. AMP Capital Head of Environmental, Social and Governance Research Ian Woods said: "The Charter of Operation requires the RIL funds to avoid investing in companies with a material exposure to activities ...

How green are 'green funds'?

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2013
... Investment Leaders Fund in companies such as BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Oil Search, Aurora Oil & Gas, and Ausdrill. Dr Ian Woods, head of ESG research at AMP Capital, said the inclusion of such companies was based on careful analysis of a number of environmental ...

Corporate governance boosted by two-strike rule

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2013
... significant proportion of shareholders disagree with the amount directors are paid. AMP Capital head of ESG research Dr Ian Woods said the increased scrutiny of remuneration reports has led to improved discussions on other governance factors throughout ...

AMP appoints ESG research associate

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2012
... sectors. Andrews started at the company on Monday 23 April 2012, and reports to AMP Capital's head of ESG research Dr Ian Woods.

AustralianSuper new player in advice industry

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2011
... and building a new service that will enable us to work together more effectively and in the best interest of members," said Ian Silk, chief executive of AustralianSuper. "This includes addressing the vexed question of fees and other issues that have ...

Sustainable strategy downgraded

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2011
... during which investors would be better-served looking elsewhere." Anderson's leadership role has been split between Dr Ian Woods who has taken over as Head of Sustainable and Will Riggall who has become lead portfolio manager. "We have confidence in ...

AMP Capital adds ESG researcher

PRESS RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2010
... matters for the Sustainable Alpha Australian Equities team. He starts this role mid-September and will work alongside Ian Woods, senior researcher, ESG at AMP Capital and report to Michael Anderson, head of sustainable funds at the firm. Carlsson-Sweeny's ...

AMP Cap add resources as fund placed 'on hold'

PRESS RELEASES  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2010
... said it would stay on hold until the ratings firm can meet with the manager when a new ESG researcher is appointed. Ian Woods, senior ESG researcher, remains at the fund and will manage Edgerton's responsibilities. "Given the fund's sustainable investment ...

Managers seek ESG framework

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2008
... hurdle for integration. Speaking at the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) conference yesterday, Ian Woods, AMP Capital Investors sustainability senior research analyst, said appropriately pricing ESG risks is still extremely hard. ...