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Treasury mandates APRA consider climate risks in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
Treasury has released an updated statement of expectations for APRA which includes the adoption of climate reporting standards by super funds, banks and insurers. "For the first time, the government is explicit in requiring the regulator to consider ...

Cbus eyes big deals in new investment blueprint

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... through the securities lending programme. Chatfield concluded by highlighting the fund's commitment to a responsible investment strategy, integrated across all asset classes. "Responsible investment (RI) should never be a niche part of our industry. ...

Aware retires VicSuper brand, expands investment menu

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... will transition to the new Bonds investment option. Further, members in the Australian Equities Socially Responsible Investment option will move to the new High Growth Socially Conscious option.

UK's Nest switches investment chief

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... team to keep looking for innovative investment approaches," she said. "From our market-leading approach to responsible investment, to expanding our exposure into private markets, Nest is at its best when we're pushing the envelope of how we can best ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... it's made factories in Bangladesh safer places to work," said First Sentier Investors global head of responsible investment Kate Turner. "It is good to see that collaboration across suppliers, brands and unions has achieved outcomes when it comes ...

Rest signs mandate with Palisade Impact Fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023
... added the milestone is the first step towards that ambition. "Impact investing is a key element of Rest's responsible investment approach and ambition to help members grow their super while contributing to a more sustainable future," said Rest deputy ...

Super fund selection driven by fees: SCA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023
... details. Regarding consumer attitudes and expectations, most (85%) feel that super funds must demonstrate responsible investment practices, and 78% think underperforming funds should be disqualified from the system. SCA senior research and policy advisor ...

Maple-Brown Abbott relaunches sustainable fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
The fund manager has repositioned the Maple-Brown Abbott Responsible Investment Fund and relaunched it as the Maple-Brown Abbott Australian Sustainable Future Fund. The changes include updates to the screening process that look to ensure all portfolio ...

Love affair with managed accounts continues

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... in managed accounts. For clients with more than $1 million, 62% of advisers said they will implement a responsible investment solution. "Only got 23% of advisers saying they're not interested in responsible investing," Brennan said. "So, we've ...

First Sentier partners with AlbaCore Capital

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... growth prospects by extending its market reach, deepening it product offerings, and collaborating with FSI's Responsible Investment team on responsible investment approaches. FSI was advised by Berkshire Global Advisors, Simmons & Simmons, and Ernst ...