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Investors move to thematic funds

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUN 2021
... Morningstar's director of manager research practice Wing Chan EMEA & Asia said. In the Asia Pacific region, Chan said technology, ESG-related, electrical vehicles and renewable energy themed products were all popular with investors. Globally, over two ...

J.P. Morgan makes key APAC appointment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 31 MAY 2021
... the ground in Asia, working closely with our portfolio managers and research analysts across the region who are focused on ESG, as well as partnering with clients to deliver innovative solutions and impacts, we are excited about continuing to strengthen ...

Citi bolsters equities team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021
... business after it acquired Royal Bank of Canada's custody business last year, making it the third largest custodian in Australia. ESG analyst Hayley McGuiness will join Citi's equities research team, addressing what Citi has identified as an increased ...

JANA appoints head of sustainability

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 24 MAY 2021
... for clients but also superior sustainability outcomes," JANA principal consultant Duncan Smith said. "Rachel's experience in ESG integration, and green framework implementation in particular, will be fundamental in achieving sustainable long-term investment ...

Weeding out net zero fakers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Adelaide, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) senior analyst, ESG Jodie Barnes broke down the response to decarbonisation by ASX companies. She said Australia is an outlier among developed ...

IOOF awards $23bn passive mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
... following criteria: portfolio construction, implementation and risk management, business management, smart beta capabilities and ESG credentials," he said. "Further, Invesco has the necessary skill, experience, resources and scale to deliver close tracking ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Australian equities, international equities, smart beta, property, infrastructure, fixed interest, multi-asset, real returns and ESG. The awards also recognise excellence across subsectors of some classes. The awards will be presented in tandem with ...

AXA hires from CFS

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... investment strategies being in high demand, Bevan's deep industry knowledge and experience, together with AXA IM's diverse ESG investment solutions, will help clients invest responsibly and achieve their investment goals." Last year the firm split its ...

TIAA commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
... "We engage with the management teams of thousands of companies every year to advocate for managing climate risk and other ESG initiatives," Nuveen head of responsible investing Amy O'Brien said. "Engagement will remain a critical tool that supports ...

What instos want from managers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... management, about their priorities. Morrow Sodali reported that institutional investors see lots of room for improvement in ESG. In 2021, they firmly expect to see links between climate change and financial risks and opportunities identified by boards. ...