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AMP Capital launches NZ index products

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... said. The manager also noted that the AMP Capital Hedged Global Fixed Interest Fund will now be managed to responsible investment criteria outlined in AMP Capital's responsible investment charter. AMP Capital said this would "provide greater insights ...

Government launches emerging market impact investment fund

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... the $44 million Investing in Women program that commenced in 2016. In a consumer poll released today, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) found that 9 in 10 Australians expect their superannuation or other investments to be invested ...

ESG and emerging markets investment continues rise

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
... scores received by some managers in its analysis were not always reflected in those from PRI (Principles of Responsible Investment). In discussing the increased need for active managers to demonstrate they are active, the firm also warned investors against ...

Australian trustee hits top 10 responsible investment list

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
An Australian superannuation trustee is in the top 10 list of the world's most responsible asset allocators, according to a non-partisan US think tank. New America's Bretton Woods II program, which develops analytic tools and advocacy strategies for ...

XTB expands retail offering, launches responsible SMA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
ASX-traded corporate bond provider XTB is broadening its product range and launching a responsible investment separately managed account product before year's end. Co-founder and chief executive Richard Murphy said the new range will likely include ...

Local Government Super chair departs, successor named

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2017
... growing the fund, providing value for money for members, and continuing our commitment to sustainable and responsible investment." Miller has been a councillor at Cowra Shire Council for 26 years, including 14 years as mayor. He is also a director and ...

SSGA fund divests tobacco and weapons

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... Equities Index Trust Ex Tobacco Ex Controversial Weapons, which launched last year, also has a similar responsible investment strategy. Funds under management have risen to $229 million. SSGA manages about US$182 billion ($227 billion) in ESG assets ...

Why it shouldn't be called impact investing

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... the session were Global Impact Initiative chief executive Giles Gunesekera and First State Super head of responsible investment Liza McDonald.

Fund manager chief steps down, appoints investment director

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
... for more than four years; he will retire in early 2018. Walsh has more than 15 years' experience in the responsible investment space working as a consultant, publisher and senior executive. He served in a number of senior roles at Hunter Hall; the most ...

Industry super fund expands impact investment strategy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... innovative solutions in financial inclusion, renewable energy, and health care, among others. According to Responsible Investment Association Australasia and Impact Investing Australia, globally impact investing is estimated to reach between US$600 billion ...