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Bloom Impact, MSC pulled up for greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... allegations that its investor funds "were exposed to controversial weapons investments, despite Morningstar's Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Policy stating that such investments would be excluded." The PDS for the Morningstar International ...

Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... expose companies to significant reputational risk, have financial implications, affect operations and impact a company's social licence to operate. "Long-term investors want to support the companies in which they invest to be well-run, safe for their ...

HNWs require specialist expertise: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... money motivations of HNW clients mirror those of many other investors - saving for retirement, the desire to make a social impact, preserving wealth, passing assets on to family members and leaving a legacy. However, the quantum of the amounts involved ...

Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... with a fine for allegedly exposing investors to controversial weapons companies after proclaiming that its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy strictly excludes such investments. Morningstar's International Shares (Unhedged) Fund invested ...

First Australians Capital appoints managing partner, receives $9m backing

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... appointment of Saulo, who has over 18 years of experience in finance, international engagement, economic development, and social impact, completes its new leadership team. Prior to FAC, he was the first Indigenous person to be appointed an Australian ...

Ninety-seven super products fail performance test

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... Trust and Optimix Wholesale Growth Trust (Class B). Insignia's head of superannuation Mark Oliver said the results impact about 5000 members with about $350 million in savings - less than 1% of Insignia's total membership and assets. "While this ...

Hostplus tops up mandate, returns 8% to members

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... said the commitment from Hostplus will support investment in companies that have the potential to drive environmental and social change. "The IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund continues to demonstrate the investment opportunity of deep technology rooted ...

AI in ESG: Risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... are more specific to industries like industrials, materials, and communications. Threats associated with public trust, social license, and bias are particularly relevant for businesses in sectors that directly interact with customers or communities ...

Finfluencers bridge financial advice gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... monitoring and supervision obligations as an AFSL holder and still meet the spontaneity and authenticity that you need in social media?" As a result, content has become paramount to the firm's operations. "We can either amplify our content or [the finfluencer's] ...

Taskforce exposes rising dangers for retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... tensions, have further fuelled retail trading growth. However, the taskforce raised concerns over the growing influence of social media on retail trading decisions, which leads to increased vulnerabilities around fraud risk. The rising popularity of ...
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