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YFYS could dampen ESG adoption: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
The Your Future, Your Super reforms could potentially threaten the adoption of sustainable investing strategies, new research from Parametric shows. Parametric's analysis focused on super fund portfolio tracking error, which is a key driver of YFYS ...

How to invest in China: Capital Group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
... regulatory environment and a slowing economy have investors on edge," the firm said. Capital Group Asia economist Stephen Green added: "China's economy is slowing, and credit is tightening in the real estate sector. I think GDP2 growth will be considerably ...

What you read in 2021

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... following a strategic review, IOOF proposed the new name of Insignia Financial to shareholders while retaining its signature green and adopting a new logo. The rebrand was approved by shareholders at the group's November 25 annual general meeting ...

State Super sets net zero targets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
State Super is committing to an ambitious net zero target, which includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its portfolio by 45% come 2030. In a plan formulated with TCorp and Mercer, State Super is looking to achieve net zero status across its ...

CBA, Northern Trust announce Green Repurchase Agreement

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Northern Trust have completed a $50 million transaction utilising a new Green Repurchase Agreement (Green Repo) as certified by the Climate Bond Initiative (CBI). A first for the Australian market, this certified ...

Sydney Airport takeover given green light

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose the acquisition of Sydney Airport by a consortium comprising IFM Investors, AustralianSuper and others. The Sydney Aviation Alliance, which consists of IFM Investors, AustralianSuper ...

QSuper, Sunsuper unveil rebrand

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2021
... members, not shareholders, we will be trusted to work in their best interests," he said. In October, the merger was given the green light by the Queensland Parliament. The planned merger is due to finalise on 28 February 2022 pending final board, regulatory ...

3PD, Haven Green ink partnership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2021
Haven Green and 3PD have entered into a back-to-back alliance agreement. The new agreement means 3PD will represent Haven Green Investment Managers in Australia and New Zealand and Haven Green will represent 3PD's managers in Europe, Middle East, Asia ...

Robeco launches new sustainable index fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2021
Robeco Australia launched the Robeco Global Developed Sustainable Enhanced Index Equity Fund. The fund aims to achieve a higher ESG score than its benchmark, the MSCI World Index. Specifically, it is focussed on ESG issues including reducing the environmental ...

Rest hires from MLC Asset Management

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
The $65 billion industry superannuation fund has welcomed a head of investment product and communications who has previously held roles with MLC Asset Management and BlackRock. Lydia Vitalis joined Rest this month in the newly created role, having spent ...