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BetaShares to launch ethical diversified ETFs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
BetaShares will launch three ethical diversified ETFs on the ASX in December as a result of a wider product review. BetaShares will change the investment strategy on BetaShares Diversified Growth ETF (ASX: DGGF), BetaShares Diversified Balanced ETF ...

WBCSD survey to chart stakeholder engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), in collaboration with DNV GL, has issued a survey aimed at gathering insights into how stakeholder engagement, materiality and risk management can support board-level decision-making. The ...

ESG ETP market continues to grow: Zenith

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Growth in exchange traded products (ETPs) that are ESG integrated continues to rise, with funds under management crossing $2 billion in assets under management as of the end of September, according to Zenith Investment Partners. Zenith recently released ...

Zenith creates ESG framework for fund classification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Zenith Investment Partners is aiming to demystify ESG and responsible investing strategies for clients by introducing a tiered framework that describes funds' activities based on their research. "When considering the landscape of ESG issues or values ...

Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
The government's announced ban on the export of recyclable waste and commitment to fund the construction and expansion of recycling facilities brings strategic risks and opportunities for companies and investors In Tuesday's budget speech, Treasurer ...

QBE makes allocation to impact investment fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
QBE Insurance Group (QBE) has invested in Save the Children's Impact Investment Fund, as part of its dedicated Impact Investment program, Premiums4Good. QBE is the anchor investor in the fund, and the six million-dollar close will enable Save the ...

IIG launches alternative fund-of funds impact strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
Impact Investment Group (IIG) has launched a $70 million fund of funds impact investment fund aimed at providing income yield, return and positive social and environmental impacts. The Impact Alternatives Fund will include a mix of investments covering ...

AAIB, Amundi launch climate investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AAIB) and Amundi will launch an investment framework aimed at informing "targeted sustainable and responsible financing." The AIIB-Amundi Climate Change Investment Framework "translates key objectives of the ...

Sustainability, fair trade organisations call for equitable COVID-19 recovery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand, the Global Compact Network Australia and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Australia, New Zealand and Pacific have issued a five point plan for a post-COVID-19 recovery. The three sustainably and fair ...

MBS launches Centre for Sustainability and Business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Melbourne Business School (MBS) has launched a new Centre for Sustainability and Business, with the intention of improving social and financial outcomes by helping leaders put environmental sustainability at the heart of their organisation. Professor ...