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80% of Aussies expect ethical investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022
... funds and banks, and they are getting smart at running the ruler over those claims." "Independent verification of sustainability claims is becoming key to winning trust. Three-quarters of Australians say they would be more likely to invest in responsible ...

AustralianSuper announces joint venture

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022
... a mix of commercial, retail and community space under the Masterplan. The developments will have an emphasis on sustainability and 35% of the Masterplan will be public realm space, including a 3.5-acre park. Phase one of the Masterplan, under the joint ...

Alpha females

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... screen out companies with no women on their board of directors. "For example, our ETHI and FAIR funds are tilted to sustainability leaders and also exclude companies with no women on their board of directors in an effort to improve gender equality. Further ...

MSCI downgrades Russia's ESG rating

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
... B. The ratings reflect how a country's exposure to and management of ESG risk factors may affect the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of its economy, ranging from AAA to CCC. MSCI's ratings methodology applies a 50% weight for governance ...

More UHNWIs than ever: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022
... passion, reinforces a growing a commitment to ESG investments as UHNWIs seek long term value and alignment with sustainability and climate-related objectives," Ciesielski concluded.

Australian Unity appoints ESG lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022
... Unity's portfolio of listed and unlisted commercial properties. Shinde was most recently senior manager, energy, and sustainability at Property NSW. Prior to that, he was sustainability manager at Bouygues Construction,which in a joint venture with Lendlease ...

Charter Hall, PSP Investments acquire Brisbane site

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022
... pleased to welcome the Commonwealth to PFA through this strategic lease agreement, which builds on our commitment to sustainability and enhances PFA to over $2.4 billion in funds under management," he said. "The leasing deal increases the defensive income ...

Managed accounts demand surges: BTFG

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 FEB 2022
... appointed chief executive Matt Rady. Within this strong demand is interest in managed accounts products that prioritise sustainability, Rady said, adding that some 82% of financial advisers are looking for such solutions. "Also driving the demand for ...

Rest awards responsible investment mandate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 14 FEB 2022
... Australian-listed REITs. Rest chief investment officer Andrew Lill said the mandate will assist the fund in meeting the sustainability and ESG requirements of its ethical option. "These additional sector mandates allow for further diversification for ...

Westpac shuffles executives

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022
... corporate relations Carolyn McCann and will bring together property, human resources, finance, corporate affairs, and sustainability. Customer services and technology will be led by current chief operating officer Scott Collary and will bring together ...