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North ESG AUM boasts rapid growth

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2022
... community engagement or working conditions, there is ever increasing demand for investments which take into account ESG factors and allow for the alignment of investing with values," AMP director of platforms Edwina Maloney said. "It's why the North ...

T. Rowe Price launches new impact fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... 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 critical ...

Life insurers to embrace risky assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... 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 of various ESG-related ...

Bell Asset Management launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 NOV 2021
... of the portfolio is currently 74.7% lower than its benchmark, the MSCI World ex-Australia. "We believe integrating ESG factors into our investment process delivers superior long-term returns," Bell added. "As stewards of our client's capital, active ...

David Atkin to lead PRI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
... and today, for the first time, the majority of investors around the world recognise the importance of incorporating ESG factors into their investment and ownership activities." He said he looks forward to working with the PRI board and team to ensure ...

VFMC investment stewardship lead exits

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021
... its approach to ESG and Williams' appointment will enhance both its approach and capabilities. "Consideration of ESG factors has long been part of, and an input into JCB's investment decision making process as a means by which to manage risk ...

Sustainable SMAs added to Macquarie Wrap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2021
... Elevate menus, as well as on Macquarie Consolidator Engage, Macquarie's flat fee menu offering. "We know that ESG factors have become a really important consideration for many advisers and clients, and we see this trend accelerating in the future. ...

CFA ESG certificate launches in Australia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021
... certificate is designed for investment practitioners who want to learn more about how to analyse and integrate material ESG factors into their day-to-day roles. "It is suitable for anyone working in front or back offices and adjacent roles - including ...

Boutique bolsters ESG team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
... portfolio manager Neil Margolis said El-Khoury's appointment will support the firm's efforts to more deeply integrate ESG factors within its Australian equities funds. "ESG related matters are becoming increasingly important in assessing potential and ...

How YFYS test will change currency investments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021
... trading currencies in responsible and ethical manner. Mesirow chief executive Joseph Hoffman expanded on the role of ESG factors in super fund currency programs. He argued that taking ESG into account in currency can actually add alpha to portfolios. ...