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Sustainability more than greenwash: Mercer

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012
Investors need to think beyond simple environmental factors to the opportunities sustainability drivers and risks present. That's the message from Jane Ambachtsheer, Mercer's global head of responsible investment. "Focusing on ESG factors in managing ...

Goldman Sachs equities fund awarded AA rating

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012
... time identifying companies that we feel can prosper irrespective of the macro environment and this continues to be a major focus for us. "From a sector perspective we are positive on Banks, Transport and Energy where we see specific opportunities. We ...

Finance and Treasury Association appoints new CEO

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2012
The Finance and Treasury Association has appointed David Michell as new CEO. Michell is the former technical director and deputy chief executive of the Association serving from 1999 to 2006. He has 25 years experience in banking, investments and in ...

AGEST signs GBST

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
Industry super fund AGEST has signed technology provider GBST amid the fund's move to focus on after-tax performance of Australian Equities mandates. GBST will deliver after-tax benchmarking and performance management services for six AGEST mandates. ...

MLC shifts global allocation

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
... all, what most long-term investors want is a smoother pattern of returns, not drastic ups and downs. "Delaware Investments' Focus Growth Team is an outstanding addition to our manager line-up. While we've had a long and successful relationship with Capital ...

Alphington wins corporate super mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2012
... fitted the needs of SMEC and its employees. "Service is an absolutely critical component of financial advice. Businesses that focus on the client and their long term needs coupled with a robust business model are best placed to help their clients through ...

ASX bolsters mid to small caps

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2012
... capital raising for mid to small cap companies, many of which are WA-based resource outfits. Released yesterday, the proposals focus on strengthening equity capital markets and constitute the first phase of listing initiatives to be rolled out in 2012. ...

ClearView moves on IFA market

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
... businesses by MMC Contrarian Limited (MMC), after which it changed its company name to ClearView Wealth Limited to reflect a new focus. Post acquisition, ClearView began with a ten-year exclusive alliance with Bupa Australia to market life and wealth ...

BNP Paribas new Aust CEO

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
... wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas specialising in US and global fixed income. The New York-based role will principally focus on the development of sales of BNPP IP US and global products in this strategic region. Grybas will take over responsibility ...

ESG RA Awards celebrate industry achievers

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
Macquarie Securities and Citi took out the top awards at the third annual ESG Research Australia Awards, presented in Melbourne. Celebrating the field of ESG-inclusive research conducted by stock-brokers in Australian equities, 24 research papers were ...