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US regulator fines DWS US$25m for greenwashing, AML offences

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... of greenwashing, the SEC found that DWS made "materially misleading statements about its controls for incorporating ESG factors into research and investment recommendations for ESG integrated products, including certain actively managed mutual funds ...

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 ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... "There were often instances where benchmark administrators did not provide sufficient detail and description of the ESG factors considered in their benchmark methodologies," the FCA said. "Some firms had failed to fully implement the disclosure requirements ...

Banking sector fears propel family offices towards metals

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023
... opportunities for investors seeking resilient assets," Tresor Gold said. Moreover, it said, the increasing emphasis on ESG factors signals a broader industry recognition of the importance of responsible mining practices for a sustainable future. "As ...

APRA toughens stress testing frequency, valuation stance

KARREN VERGARA, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... stewardship activities generate value in investments. They must demonstrate "how risk considerations connected to ESG factors are integrated into investment analysis, decision making and oversight, ensuring that the appropriate resources are available ...

High value investors playing it safe: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2023
... for diversification in their portfolios as well as the past performance of managers, tax effectiveness, and ethical/ESG factors. "This suggests HVIs have a considered investment plan and strategy in place to achieve specific purposes - and they stick ...

Maple-Brown Abbott relaunches sustainable fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023
... leverages the firm's resources, expertise and track record in Australian equity investing and long history and focus on ESG factors. "We believe investors can help shape a better future," she said. "The challenges facing our society, including climate ...

ESG impacts on US pension funds tested

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... general are suing the US Department of Labor to halt new rules that would allow US-based retirement plans to consider ESG factors in their investment processes. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes are leading the suit ...

Maple-Brown Abbott selects UK, Europe distribution partner

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... firm has "compelling and differentiated investment capabilities." "This includes the long-standing integration of ESG factors into the investment process for all our strategies, with our existing UCITS funds all registered Article 8," she explained. ...

Goldman Sachs charged over ESG failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... Force Sanjay Wadhwa said. "When they do, they must establish reasonable policies and procedures governing how the ESG factors will be evaluated as part of the investment process, and then follow those policies and procedures, to avoid providing investors ...
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