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Climate threat pushes Aussies to sustainability

ALLY SELBY | WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020

Mutual fund assets in sustainable investments surged 23% in 2019, as Aussie investors wake up to the "critical threat" of climate change. Singapore based research and consulting firm Cerulli Associates found that the sector recorded $1.2 billion in ...

Fossil fuel holdings cost BlackRock investors $90bn

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2019

... direction," BlackRock said. Walking the talk Despite public announcements highlighting its commitment to sustainable investments, IEEFA noted only 0.8% of BlackRock's total portfolio is invested in ESG-oriented funds. While BlackRock maintains it ...

TCorp sets green bond record

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018

... deliver on environmental outcomes alongside important infrastructure," Perrottet said. "With demand for sustainable investments increasing rapidly across the world, this is a great opportunity for the state to showcase its ongoing commitment to addressing ...

Natixis unveils ESG global equities fund

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018

... valuations, Natixis Australia chief executive Damon Hambly said. Institutional investors are turning towards sustainable investments across all asset classes and the trend is expected to continue, according to Natixis's 2017 global survey of instos. ...

Regulatory disruption hampers long-term vision for super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018

... importance of super funds embracing innovation. "Member engagement and communication, advice, long-term, sustainable investments and retirement income frameworks all require responsible, 21st century thinking and solutions," she said. "We must also address ...

Australian trustee hits top 10 responsible investment list

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017

... larger than the GDP over every country but the US and China, and that as a result, a 1% allocation to sustainable investments in the developing world "would be equal to twice as much as all loans and financial services extended to developing countries" ...

Green bonds open impact avenue

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016

... AllianceBernstein senior portfolio manager - fixed income, Erin Bigley, said AB has been increasingly using sustainable investments such as green bonds as clients continue to push for more sustainable investment options. "The green bond market is very ...

Global institutions join sustainable investment group

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016

... announced a new partnership under the Catalytic Finance Initiative (CFI) to direct $8bn towards "high-impact sustainable investments." The group of seven has pledged capital and expertise to develop and advance innovative financing structures for investments ...

Mercer grows ESG team

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 16 JUN 2014

... Growth" and address corporate governance risks. Cheang's most recent role was as director, governance and sustainable investments at F&C, a UK-listed asset management firm. She was recognised as a Rising Star of Corporate Governance in 2009 by the Millstein ...

Greater teamwork for ESG: Towers Watson

BEN COLLINS | FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2012

... said Hugh Dougherty, head of manager research for Towers Watson in Australia and a member of the global sustainable investments team. At a time when the investment world is changing so radically, investors now need to incorporate longer time horizons ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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