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UK pension regulator puts responsible investing centre stage

EMMA RAPAPORT | FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017

... welcomed the new investment guidance which they say, makes clear the expectations for trustees in terms of ESG considerations and the role as good stewards of capital. "In the past TPR has said trustees 'should' consider these matters, now the TPR says ...

AMP Capital senior manager joins CFS

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016

... term investment outcomes for customers and clients. "Under the responsible investing framework, CFS will embed ESG considerations into investment decision making and active ownership practices, and build the capacity of employees to understand and assess ...

CalSTRS seeking ESG managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016

... Christopher J. Ailman, the US pension fund is looking for managers with demonstrated capabilities to integrate ESG considerations into every element of the investment decision-making process. "Our preferred managers will have a successful track record ...

Standard Life appoints RI analysts

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2016

... Amanda Young, who commented: "We are delighted that Marc and Sophie have joined the team to further integrate ESG considerations into the wider investment process. At Standard Life Investments we are committed to being a responsible investor. "We believe ...

Instos demanding ESG metrics

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2016

... principles, determining how to implement them remains a work in progress. "Institutional investors are taking ESG considerations seriously and making hiring decisions based on asset managers' and consultants' ESG resources and capabilities," said Giuditta. ...

Silk joins PRI advisory committee

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 15 JAN 2016

... Asset Owner Insight is also developing a practical guidance document for mainstream asset owners, outlining how ESG considerations can be integrated into the development of an investment policy, as well as ways in which investors can develop and formulate ...

ESG becoming essential to insto alternative investment

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015

... issues can present to portfolios," Mercer global head of investment research Deb Clarke said. "Incorporating ESG considerations into investment decisions strengthens a portfolio's defence against risks arising from governance failures, changes in policy ...

Finding alpha in ESG

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2014

... the market has seen some broking houses lose momentum in this field. "It may be that some broking houses have ESG considerations firmly embedded in their mainstream research process and therefore these have not qualified as ESG research pieces or it ...

CFSGAM boosts responsible investment team

MELANIE TIMBRELL | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2012

... Singapore. Mark Lazberger, CFSGAM chief executive said the appointments reflect a broader commitment to integrating ESG considerations across global investment capabilities. "We have made significant progress in recent years, and are currently placed ...

FTSE launches ESG investment product

MATT WOODINGTON | THURSDAY, 21 APR 2011

... Australia Group scores 4.8. Globally, 227 asset owners and 496 asset managers have committed to integrating ESG considerations into their investment and stewardship approaches by signing up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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