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LGS appoints managers

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2010
... manages almost $6 billion in superannuation assets for more than 100,000 members and focuses on a socially responsible investment portfolio, including equities and direct property. In July LGS sold its half stake in admin and investment provider FuturePlus ...

RBS develops ESG strategy

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010
... are far more material and the opportunities are also far more material," said Amanda McCluskey, head of responsible investment at First State Investments. For example, direct investment don't enjoy the same liquidity profile as listed equities so long-term ...

Ausbil Dexia signs ESG deal with CAER

JOHN MCDULING  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2010
... with Ausbil Dexia is very exciting. They are a significant investor with considerable experience in the responsible investment sector, so this vote of confidence in our research quality is much appreciated," said Duncan Paetrerson, chief executive of ...

NZ Super to look for green mandates

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2010
... strategies as the fund pushes ESG considerations higher on its priority list. Anne-Maree O'Connor, head of responsible investment at NZ Super Fund and speaker at the RIAA 7th International Responsible Investment Conference, said she believes long-term ...

Advisers champion responsible investing

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2010
... "keeping companies on their toes", said Krajeski, who was also a speaker at this week's RIAA 7th International Responsible Investment Conference. "There's a core group of IFAs in the UK that are very committed and very vocal and punch above their weight ...

Challenge your consultants on ESG

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2010
... have been cowered and intimidated by the experts," said Kiernan, a speaker at the RIAA 7th International Responsible Investment Conference in Sydney this morning. He speaks from experience, having served as director of the World Business Council for ...

S&P reinstates ratings on AMP funds

NEWS RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2010
Standard & Poor's Fund Services has upgraded three AMP Capital Investors responsible investment leaders (RIL) funds to 'Three Stars' after they had been placed on hold in May due to concerns over high staff turnover. Following a subsequent review and ...

AMP hires environment, social governance expert

NEWS RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2010
... Responsible Investing (UNPRI) and ESG considerations, and will facilitate the continued implementation of responsible investment practices in all asset classes including listed equities, infrastructure, fixed interest and credit. Kirkman will also engage ...

RIAA unveils investment academy

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2010
The Responsible Investment Academy will launch its first suite of programs at the seventh international responsible investment conference in Sydney next month. The Responsible Investment Academy, backed by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia ...

FPA and RIAA team up for planners

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
The Financial Planning Association of Australia pairs up with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) to promote responsible investment advice to its members. The partnership is part of the FPA's push to improve educational opportunities ...