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Plato launches net zero fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... 'net zero now' solution. In December, Financial Standard reported that Plato Investment Management was pitching two new ESG funds to institutional investors. Now, the manager has officially announced the launch of one of them - the Plato Global ...

Morningstar launches ESG focused managed accounts

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... managed funds). MIM head of institutional portfolio management and solutions Jody Fitzgerald said investing sustainably and ESG concerns are an increasingly important consideration for clients and the financial planning process. "We take an ESG risk ...

Super fund appoints ESG, listed equities lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2022
The newly merged LGIAsuper and Energy Super has promoted Fiona Mann to head of listed equities and ESG. In this unique role, Mann is responsible for the performance, construction, and continuous management of the global and Australian equities asset ...

HSBC receives ESG accolades, criticism on same day

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022
Within 24 hours, HSBC received a glowing report on its ESG credentials and withering criticism that it "trashed" its own carbon pledge with a Saudi Aramco deal. S&P released its ESG ratings for $3 trillion financial institution HSBC, scoring the company ...

Emerald City becomes hot spot for investors

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022
... that in search of higher yields, investors will pursue value-add opportunities, such as upgrading older office assets to meet ESG mandates; core-plus investments; or acquiring prime assets with shorter weighted average lease expiries (WALEs) to negotiate ...

T. Rowe Price launches new impact fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... for Australia and New Zealand Darren Hall said. "Over the last decade, T. Rowe Price has invested significantly to integrate ESG factors into our investment research platform, recognising that the long-term sustainability of our portfolio companies is ...

Investors should embrace alternatives: J.P. Morgan

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... yields, we see ample opportunities for those investors willing to embrace megatrends across alternatives in areas such as ESG and technology." J.P. Morgan Asset Management's global market strategist David Lebovitz added that whilst constructive on ...

SSGA chief executive to retire

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022
... impact," State Street chair Ron O'Hanley said. "Cyrus has also been a strong voice on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and stewardship and has advanced Global Advisors' ESG leadership. "Having Cyrus continue to lead State Street Global ...

Australian Unity appoints head of responsible investment

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... drive positive social impact as well as superior long-term investment outcomes.Australian Unity's responsible investment and ESG capabilities will benefit greatly from Matthew's strong track record and credentials. "With over 20 years of industry leadership ...

Life insurers to embrace risky assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... environmental, social and governance priorities to be ahead of the curve on sustainable investing. More than 70% already integrate ESG factors into the investment process, up from 32% in March 2020. "There is a dramatic and ongoing increase in the use ...