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ESG labelling could 'destabilise' super system: RIAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is concerned a 'one-size-fits-all' ESG labelling regime would actually increase the risk of greenwashing. Earlier this month, the government commenced a consultation on the introduction of sustainable ...

Three portfolio managers exit Stewart Investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
... responsibilities in May 2023, while he stayed on as comanager. Morningstar placed a five out of five grading of the fund's ESG risk rating. Parent firm First Sentier Investors (FSI) declined to comment on the reason behind the exits. "We can confirm ...

High-risk super options pay off: Morningstar

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... short-term resilience (three-month net flows of $27 million and $16 million respectively), as members rotate into lower-risk, ESG-aligned vehicles amid macro volatility. "The relative softer flows into sustainable options are not a rejection of ESG but ...

LGT Crestone taps alternatives and ESG expert

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... Australia. Kennelly previously spent six years at Escala Partners, where he co-led the firm's alternatives research and ESG strategy. In his new role, he will work closely with LGT Crestone head of private markets Martin Randall, deputy chief investment ...

Linda Elkins joins AMP board, Slattery exits

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... as a board member of both AMP Limited and AMP Bank. During this time, she chaired the group's audit committee and the ESG & Sustainability Advisory Group. "I want to thank Andrea for the significant contribution she has made to the AMP Board over ...

Geopolitics, private credit force insurers to 'shift gears': Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... regulatory pressures persist." Additionally, Gaden noted that despite contrasting reports, environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration continues to gain traction. Nearly 90% of insurers now incorporate ESG factors into their portfolios, driven ...

Aware Super completes $1bn of acquisitions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
... include assets with strong existing sustainability credentials but where further upside can be captured through additional ESG-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing environmental performance. "We look forward to continue revitalising London's office ...

Super moves: Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... two decades of experience spanning investment, consulting, and academia, backed by a doctorate in responsible investment and ESG integration in funds management. The appointment caps a high-profile career that has seen Young-Ferris build ESG practices ...

Instos committed to ESG despite lower advocacy: BNP Paribas

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JUL 2025
The BNP Paribas ESG Survey 2025 found most institutional investors remain committed to sustainable investing, while also moving towards more specific ESG-related investment themes to ensure both return and impact. The survey revealed that while there ...

Cbus Super makes key ESG hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
High-profile sustainable finance specialist Camille Wynter has taken on the role of ESG integration lead at Cbus. She will be part of the responsible investment team and report to Ros McKay. Wynter succeeds Talieh Williams, who left in March to become ...