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CBA highlights strong demand for ACCUs in push to expand carbon market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) market must scale up in terms of supply while maintaining its reputation for high integrity, according to Commonwealth Bank of Australia. One of the challenges in Australia's carbon market is that there is a ...

Dire IPCC climate report should catalyse investor, business action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
The dire warnings in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report should catalyse investors and companies to adjust targets and plans, according to industry groups. The IPCC's special report Global Warming of 1.5°C released this ...

Platforms increasing ESG products, research: Investment Trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Platforms are rapidly increasing ESG research, tools and products to meet consumer demand, according to research from Investment Trends. Investment Trends has released the annual Platform Benchmarking Report, with focus areas included supporting advisers ...

Australian Ethical sees net inflows surge upward

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical Investment's net inflows rose 42%, with funds under management up to $6.94 billion as of the end of the first half of the financial year. Half hear operating revenue rose 38% to $35.2 million, compared to the six months ended ...

U Ethical makes two board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
U Ethical has appointed Annette King and Robin Burns to its board of directors. King brings more than 18 years' experience in directorships, including roles at MLC Australia, Swiss Re, AFG and FNZ Group. She also has over 10 years in CEO or general ...

Cyber security, COVID and climate change cap CEO concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Cybersecurity risk, COVID-19 and climate change are the top three threats to growth, according to Australia's CEOs. PwC has issued the 25 th CEO survey, which included the views of 50 Australian CEOs as part of the cohort. Overall, Australia's CEOs ...

Climate change a macro trend, driving secular themes: J. P. Morgan Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Climate change is a mega-trend that is driving long-term secular themes, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Josh Berelowitz, portfolio manager, macro strategies team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management said that climate change, widespread technology ...

Responsible investment funds surge past $100 billion: Plan For Life

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
The responsible investment managed funds market across Australia and New Zealand has surged past the $100 billion mark for the first time, according to data from Plan For Life. According to the Plan For Life market overview for the quarter ending September ...

Inflows to sustainability options on BT platforms double

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Net inflows into sustainable investment options have more than doubled in the year to June 2021, BT reported in its quarterly update. There is strong demand from advisers for ESG solutions - 82% of advisers are interested in ESG solutions for their ...

Rest taps Calvert, Parametric for enhanced ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 14 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Rest has awarded an enhanced ESG mandate to Parametric Portfolio Associates and Calvert Research and Management to provide further diversification to its Sustainable Growth ethical investment option. Parametric and Calvert will implement ethical and ...