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HSBC receives ESG accolades, criticism on same day

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022
... own operations and supply chain by 2030, and financed emissions by 2050, or sooner," S&P's report noted. However, Market Forces UK said this net zero goal has been undermined by a recent decision from HSBC. HSBC acts as global coordinator and leads 27 ...

MSCI teams up with Menai Financial Group

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... performance, risk and classification within this emerging asset class. "While investors are eager to enter the digital asset market as it matures, there is need for a robust suite of tools to gain reliable insight into the space," MSCI chair and chief ...

Net zero banks fund $3.5bn in carbon: Market Forces

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
Market Forces claims NAB, ANZ and Westpac are among several banks with net zero commitments that continue to lend to Global Infrastructure Partners, despite its not-so environmentally friendly investments. Market Forces says in total 18 banks, including ...

Pinnacle seeds Canadian boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... will have a 32.5% stake while the founding executives will own the remaining 67.5%. The North American asset management market is "ripe for disruption", Pinnacle said, noting that 20 of the largest managers in the US manage more than US$40 trillion and ...

U Ethical names chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021
... the last four and half years, I am proud of the manner in which the team have continued to match the market's dynamic forces with our own developments. Against a highly competitive and uncertain arena, our investment processes and our ethical stance ...

NAB posts bumper profit

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021
... exposures at 2019 levels and will reduce these exposures by 50% by 30 September 2026, with the aim of zero by 2030. Market Forces has doubts about the new oil and gas policy, believing it has so many allowances and loopholes that it's unclear how it ...

Economic recap: Week to November 5

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2021
... much - sorry that was the Spice Girls singing in my head) quantitative easing at its 27 October meeting because: "The main forces pushing up prices - higher energy prices and pandemic-related supply bottlenecks - now appear to be stronger and more persistent ...

BlackRock votes against CBA resolution

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2021
... zero emissions by 2050." BlackRock has also made a commitment to transition to net zero by 2050. Activist group Market Forces supported the shareholder resolution asking CBA to stop funding fossil fuel projects. "Commonwealth Bank's updated climate policy ...

Digital advice firm hires for institutional strategy

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2021
... long-term growth strategy." Baker added that he is looking forward to helping the firm bring its expertise to the institutional market. "To complete their core mission for members, superannuation and pension funds need to complement quality products ...

AustralianSuper ups stake in WestConnex

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2021
... WestConnex, an investment which aligns with our strategy targeting high-quality infrastructure alongside partners with extensive market knowledge and operational expertise," he said.