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Australian Retirement Trust hires Tim Unger

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... said. Binu Kapoor has also joined the team as a portfolio analyst, arriving from Sustainalytics, where she was manager of ESG advisory for Asia Pacific. "Our focus is to continue to hire talented people with diverse experience across our multiple locations. ...

Managed accounts FUM hits $162bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... The other winners were DNR Capital (Australian equities), Infinity Asset Management (Aussie equities small caps), Lonsec (ESG), Franklin Templeton (international equities), Shaw and Partners (fixed interest), Drummond Capital Partners (multi-asset) and ...

Ironbark launches global infrastructure fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... a long-term lens." A seasoned professional in the infrastructure asset class, Osorio added the importance of incorporating ESG throughout the investment lifecycle. For example, the fund doesn't have any carbon generation energy investments. "We deliberately ...

NZ Super Fund secures stake in Euroclear

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... broker dealers, shareholders and communities through our core product and service offering, while upgrading our capabilities in ESG, data, digital and, as we continue to expand, our geographic reach," she concluded. Earlier in the year, NZ Super Fund ...

The evolution of governance structures

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... Property." She said that feeds into the fund's investment beliefs. "Another important aspect of investment beliefs is that ESG needs to be managed to deliver better returns to members," she said. "It's that return and risk trade-off you need ...

Russell adds to sustainable managed portfolios

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... positive sustainable outcome, he added. Russell's sustainable managed portfolios target lower carbon emissions and enhanced ESG outcomes compared to the relevant benchmark. The portfolios comprise listed securities, managed funds and exchange-traded ...

IMAP names annual award winners

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... consultants to develop portfolios that reflect their investment philosophy." Meantime, Lonsec was named the winner of the ESG category. In Australian equities, DNR Capital was a winner, as was Infinity Asset Management for Aussie equities small caps. ...

Tim Unger quits Willis Towers Watson

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... firm in 2001 and has long been an integral part of the Australian leadership team, as well as an advocate for incorporating ESG principles into investment strategies and frameworks. During his 22 years at WTW, he has worked in several different roles ...

Platform comparison fintech launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
... values assessment. This stage breaks down platforms on three sets of values: financial strength, operational robustness, and ESG policies." The final stage provides a fee analysis. "We look at the total cost of the platform to the client. Other than ...

Danish pension fund hands $500m to QIC

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
... partners in a close collaboration with a common goal," Starup said. "This includes a strong focus on the consideration of ESG factors and long-term value creation. "QIC has operated in the European market for over 15 years, investing into smaller unlisted ...