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Natixis appoints Australia, New Zealand head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
... supporting clients on their investment journey delivering highly active management with a focus on real assets and sustainable solutions."

ASI appoints Asia Pacific wholesale head

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
... "We are delighted to expand our Asia Pacific distribution team at a time when our clients are increasingly seeking sustainable and outcome-oriented solutions to meet their financial goals," ASI's head of distribution for Asia Pacific Andrew Hendry said. ...

Fidelity nabs ESG expert from HESTA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
... Tan said. "She brings extensive experience in ESG strategy and policy, including integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into investment strategy, which will be highly additive to the continuing integration of sustainability practices into our ...

First Sentier launches infrastructure fund

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2021
... It aims to provide inflation-protected income and sustainable growth while delivering upon the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "Infrastructure assets have a central role to play in the delivery of affordable and clean energy; clean water and sanitation ...

Natixis hires sustainable investing lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2021
Natixis Investment Managers has named a new global head of sustainable investing who joins from affiliate Mirova. Nathalie Wallace joins on September 1 and will be responsible for leading the fund manager's ESG commitments across its distribution ...

Alphinity launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
... incompatible with the objectives of the fund, may be harmful to society and are inconsistent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "We have a zero-revenue tolerance for producers of tobacco and controversial weapons. We also don't support companies ...

HESTA nabs Hostplus executive

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 JUN 2021
... impact investment program and responsible investment framework that contribute positively to global sustainable development goals while delivering strong long-term financial returns for members," Sawtell-Rickson said. "Kim's wealth of expertise across ...

BlackRock secures licence to operate in China

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Fink said: "We look forward to partnering with China Construction Bank and Temasek to support China in building a sustainable ecosystem for investing. The Chinese market represents a significant opportunity to help meet the long-term goals of investors ...

AXA hires from CFS

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Framlington Equities, multi-asset investment platforms and Rosenberg Equities. The firm has since pivoted to become more sustainable and focus its efforts on ESG investments. "In this challenging environment, responsible investing has become even more ...

ADB invests in sustainable start-ups

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
... It has a 17-year fund life for holding periods of up to 10 years. It will invest in firms that UN Sustainable Development Goals by applying climate (80% of investments) and gender (75% of investments) impact investment lens. "ADB Ventures will spur high-impact ...