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Big names back plastics phaseout

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... consensus among all nations remains elusive... [this] fails to deliver the certainty that business needs to mobilise investment and scale solutions." Wood said the private sector has to lead the charge ahead of regulators, citing Stewart Investor's ...

Greenwash top of mind for Kiwi funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... to $294 billion in 2023 with Mint Funds, Milford, NZ Super, and Harbour AM leading the way, according to Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Rachel Tinkler, head of responsible investment for Mint Asset Management, said its recognition ...

Investors dismiss US federal court case

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard dismissed the case against them by 11 red US states, calling accusations they violated antitrust laws "baseless". Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a Federal Court case claiming the firms "conspired to artificially ...

Green moves: Fremantle Seaweed, Impact&ble, Emmi, Petuna Aquaculture

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... Climate Risk and Response. With 25 years of asset management experience in responsible and sustainable fixed-income investment, he's held roles at Aberdeen Asset Management, Schroder Investment Management, and Deutsche Asset Management. Australian Ethical ...

Investors welcome Future Made in Australia bills

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... critical minerals, which allows Indigenous Business Australia to invest in First Nations communities. Specialist global investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners said the bill is critically important to the supply of critical minerals needed ...

Funds SA loses ESG executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
The director of responsible investment Joel Quintal will depart Funds SA in December after more than five years with the $46 billion corporation. Quintal is returning to Norfolk Island to spend more time with his family. "In time I may look for opportunities ...

Green investors face short-term bumps

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... strengthening ESG regulations and remaining committed to the development of green industries. Robeco's head of sustainable investment research Rachel Whittaker says long-term investors are poised to reap rewards. "Despite challenges in the short ...

Hostplus boosts VC funding for renewable energy tech

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Super fund Hostplus gives the sustainable investment sector a big boost by committing an additional $125 million investment to the IP Group Hostplus Innovation Fund. Hostplus added to its existing $310 million investment to bring its total commitment ...

BNPP AM launches Future Forest Fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... expert IWC. The French fund manager acquired a majority stake in IWC back in 2022 to expand its sustainable private investment offering. At the time, IWC was already overseeing more than $8.9 billion in timberland investments globally. "The Future Forest ...

Green moves: Westpac, Care Super, BlackRock, Quinbrook, Ortec, CAA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... "There is inevitably growing concern and heightened focus on how [climate-related] events will impact asset classes and investment decision making over the short and long-term," said de Reus. He will support clients "in making informed portfolio allocation ...