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ACSI adds AustralianSuper chief to board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017
... members and retirees. Earlier this year, Silk was also named as part of the newly created Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Asset Owner Advisory Committee, one of only fifteen inaugural committee members from around the world.

AMP Capital overhauls ESG investment strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAR 2017
... use of a company's products. It previously dealt with ethical issues on a case-by-case basis and offered responsible investment options to customers. Chief executive Adam Tindall said the new framework complements AMP Captial's existing approach to addressing ...

Responsible investment distinguishes active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
Responsible investment strategies are giving active managers a distinct edge over passive managers because they're responding to a new generation demanding more socially conscience investment opportunities, a lead investment manager says. Responsible ...

New social bond advocates gender equality

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... companies must also meet the requirements of NAB's social bond framework, promoting sustainable and socially responsible investment. According to NAB acting chief customer officer, corporate and institutional banking Cathryn Carver, the bond highlights ...

Regnan CEO steps down

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... retaining her skills within the Regnan team. Under Amanda's leadership, Regnan has continued to advance the responsible investment agenda in Australia, acting as a voice for the promotion of sustainable and inclusive capital markets," the statement said. ...

Queensland Treasury issues green bonds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
Queensland is boosting investment in environmentally responsible projects through green bonds issued via the state's Treasury. Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment, Curtis Pitt, said the Queensland Treasury Corporation planned to issue certified ...

Bendigo targets ethically conscious investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2017
... individual investors cannot ignore these trends," the survey noted The fund has attained certification from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) to meet its environmental, social and governance considerations. "This fund has met ...

HESTA investment manager appointed to PRI

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017
The Principles of Responsible Investment is welcoming its 2017 Fixed Income Advisory Committee with the appointment of HESTA investment manager Simon Benny. The London based committee advises the PRI on the strategy and execution of their fixed income ...

QSuper commits to ESG, creates new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2017
... track record working in the sector. Prior to her role with the Queensland Government, Molinari worked as a responsible investment analyst at Sarasin & Partners. She also completed consultancy work with Willis Towers Watson and a research fellowship with ...

Legg Mason subsidiary becomes PRI signatory

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017
A wholly-owned Legg Mason subsidiary became a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Brandywine Global Investment Management's commitment to the PRI was described by David Hoffman, Brandywine's global fixed income ...