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ASIC chair steps aside pending pay review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, KANIKA SOOD, ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... "Too many commissioners. It's unclear who does what. Not enough follow through on enforcement. Too many behinds and no goals," he said. The review is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Hostplus invests in vegan meat, sustainability

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... investments in medical technology, vegan food, robotics and solar, all of which are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. "Today, and into the future, we believe these assets can deliver investment growth as well as providing an important balance ...

LaSalle joins 2050 club

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020
... using this positive momentum to create a global carbon strategy to achieve NZC alongside other important sustainability goals," it said. LaSalle chief executive Jeff Jacobson said the company is committed to doing right by its clients, its people and ...

RIAA, AXA IM launch adviser ESG guide

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... specific social and environmental objectives, often called impact funds, are becoming far more ambitious in their investment goals. They are attracting sophisticated investors who expect very clear and detailed reporting, both quantitative and qualitative," ...

Vanguard launches new ESG offerings

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
... needs and preferences of ESG investors while staying true to the core principles that underpin all of our products: clear goals, broad diversification, low costs and a long-term view," Vanguard Australia head of product Evan Reedman said. "We've seen ...

Alphinity appoints to new role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... investment universe for the fund which considers companies' contribution towards achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Along with the analysts, she will also help to drive company and market engagements, and ensure Alphinity remains ...

AMP Capital included in UNPRI Leaders Group

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020
... "Boards receive regular and comprehensive updates to monitor and oversee the progress made on climate-related targets and goals." Leading signatories were also transparent about their governance functions in their UNPRI Transparency Reports, and often ...

Another MLC advice firm exits group

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... FYG Planners general manager Andrew Wootton welcomed Redfearn, saying he shares a common alignment in terms of providing goals-based advice with FYG Planners. "Interestingly, Designing Financial Solutions have joined us from an MLC entity, which is a ...

Big banks face shareholder action

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... have had shareholder resolutions lodged against them by environmental finance organisation Market Forces to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement. ANZ's exposure to coal mining increased by 27% to $1.4 billion in 2018 with a further increase to ...

Calls for aged care overhaul

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... informed choices," Duckett said. "Older Australians would be better able to participate in the community and fulfil their goals and aspirations. This would then, over time, reshape the system to better meet the desires and aspirations of older Austra ...