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BNP Paribas launches Aussie equities trust

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2018
... BNP Paribas AM Australia has $11 billion in assets under management. The global asset manager runs strategies in environmental equities, global value equities, global growth equities and global emerging market equities, in addition to fixed income, multi-asset ...

University endowment fund awards mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2018
... income team was "highly regarded and solid" and had "proven experience in delivering financial returns within an environmental, social and governance framework", according to a statement from the manager. Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia managing ...

Industry fund awards fixed income ESG mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
... complements our commitment to earning long-term sustainable returns for our members while actively managing the environmental, social and governance risks across our investment portfolio," Turnbull said. About 15% of the mandate will be invested in green ...

Industry fund awards sustainable equities mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
... its investment requirements within emerging markets. "We were particularly attracted to Robeco's strong focus on environmental, social and governance criteria and how they are embedded within the investment process. It is an important consideration for ...

Former licensee chief to lead fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
... served as chief operating officer of CommSec and is a former national chief executive of Australia's largest environmental NGO, Greening Australia. Clime said managing director and founder John Abernethy will switch his focus to growth objectives ...

JPMorgan fund excludes tobacco, cuts fees

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2018
... points will be applied to the fund." J.P. Morgan Asset Management Australia chief executive Rachel Farrell said environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become powerful tools to ensure investments are focused on sustained growth and profitability. ...

Global equities fund purges tobacco, fossil fuels

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2018
... specialised requirements when it comes to sustainability. It is our belief that there is no single right approach to environmental, social, governance andregulation (ESGR) integration, so our investment approach incorporates a blend of industry exclusions ...

New fund to invest in "clean disruption" tech

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2018
... accessible entry point for anyone in Australia who would like to invest in a fund that aligns to their values of environmental consciousness. "For example, the fact that air pollution is the fourth largest killer of people globally is something we believe ...

Commitment to ethical investing booms

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2018
... for investments that align with their values," he said. In July, RIAA reported investments delivering social and environmental impact alongside financial returns have risen to $5.8 billion, representing a $4.6 billion increase since the 2014-15 financial ...

Leading philanthropic couple honoured

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018
... Record Discrimination Project International Philanthropy Award: Wheelton Philanthropy and Bali Children Foundation Environmental Philanthropy Award: Purves Environmental Fund and WWF Australia for the Ending Excessive Tree Clearing Campaign Strategy