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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 ...

Multiple moves in Aware investments team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... research, selection and analysis, and portfolio construction. She also has significant experience in researching and analysing ESG risks and opportunities. In her role at First State Super, Cornwell worked within the fund's growth team. As portfolio ...

Active Super to face action over greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023
... Active Super had holdings in Russian securities, which remained in place as at 30 June 2023," the regulator said. ASIC alleges ESG misrepresentations were made on Active Super's website, disclosure documents and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... securities in the Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) (Fund) were screened against certain ESG criteria." ASIC said investments in the fund were based on the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float ...