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ASIC helps issuers avoid greenwashing

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... leading practice responsible investing." ASIC has also published new information to help investors assess if their values and goals align with a sustainability-related or ESG product. Hughes said: "In weighing up investment options that suit their values ...

The ongoing evolution of super: Scheerlinck

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... focused on sustainability in one way or another, including discussions on climate change risk, measuring sustainability goals, carbon transition programs and good governance. Such topics are key to the super industry's future, which Scheerlinck hinted ...

Qantas Super invests $2bn in Calvert, Goldman Sachs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022
... two investment managers and solely invested in sustainable listed equities. Qantas Super's net zero carbon emissions goals were initially announced in 2021 and will be carried out in three phases. The first phase seeks to achieve a 24% reduction ...

AGL abandons demerger, leadership resigns

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2022
... including Grok Ventures and HESTA, had confirmed they would oppose the demerger as it wouldn't support climate change goals. HESTA welcomed the decision today, saying it stands ready to work with the company to provide a clear understanding of global ...

SEC proposes new disclosure for ESG funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022
... regarding the GHG emissions associated with their portfolios and to allow investors to make decisions in line with their own ESG goals and expectations," the SEC said. Funds that claim to achieve a specific ESG impact "would be required to describe the ...

VanEck carbon credits ETF set to hit ASX

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022
... agreements. Companies too are better aligning their production with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment goals, and many are using carbon credits to do this." According to forecasts, carbon credit prices are expected to reach over US$100 ...

Acadian Asset Management appoints chief executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022
... for over 13 years. "I'm thrilled about the new role and we will continue to work with our clients to meet their investment goals through our systematic and data-driven investment approach," Savage said. "Acadian's local focus is on continuing to ...

Natixis appoints to management committee

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022
... Strategic Plan established a clear vision for us to become the world's most client-centric asset and wealth manager, with goals to diversify our business for the benefit of our clients and become a thought leader in ESG and impact investing." "These ...

Industry groups welcome Labor government

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... offshore. "The election outcome offers an opportunity to reset and align Australia's economic policies with climate goals that will protect the retirement savings of millions of Australians," the statement said. "The Investor Group on Climate Change ...

RBA outlines next phase of bond purchase program

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... purchase programs, the Australian bond market had budding pressure points and the RBA had made significant inroads to its goals. By the time of the February meeting, the unemployment rate declined to 4.2% and inflation rose close to the centre of the ...