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Super fund investment transparency can improve

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016

Superannuation fund disclosure is under a spotlight for the second time in as many weeks. This time the focus is centred on super funds' investment portfolios with a survey from activist group Market Forces showing 86% of Australians want to know where ...

Instos seeking smart carbon plays

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016

... several investors, Jenkyn-Jones says Impax's smaller cap global specialists strategy targets companies that solve environmental problems and address efficiency issues in large corporations that drive the wider economy. "There are lots of drivers about ...

AXA IM acquires major Australian real estate fund manager

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2016

... AXA IM said the acquisition represents part of its global growth strategy, as well as its ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance investments. AXA IM Real Assets Pierre Vaquier said: "As one of the world's most liquid and transparent ...

Vision Super divests from three high carbon companies

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2016

... from the same sector with a low carbon foot printing. The replacement occurs without modifying the credit risk. "Environmental and social governance is a core focus of Vision Super and we have once again demonstrated our commitment to low carbon investing," ...

Westpac tops S&P ESG index

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016

... in partnership with RobecoSAM, showed that Westpac comfortably exceeded industry averages in economic, social and environmental dimensions. The RobecoSAM analysis explained: "Integrity, one team and achievement: the values of Westpac permeate its strategy ...

ISPT outlines ESG commitment

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016

Industry Superannuation Property Trust (ISPT) has published an environmental, social and governance document outlining its commitment to best practice in the investment and funds management sector. The document, ESG Beyond Financial Performance, highlights ...

LGS strengthens ethical commitment

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2016

Vision Super adds sustainability option to menu

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016

... leading the way in recognising and responding to the threat of climate change. "We have one of the most comprehensive Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) policies in the sector and have been an early adopter of strategies to invest more in renewable ...

Henderson launches emerging markets fund in Australia

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016

... may make the valuation attractive but which actually demonstrate poor value for shareholders like us - labour and environmental arbitrage specifically, such as using child labour or polluting the water supply of local communities. It tends to mean we ...

Whitehelm appointment and acquisition

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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