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Diverse boards can provide "profitability moat" to future returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... was defined as return on equity net extraordinary items. "AXA IM is firmly of the view that environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors such as diversity are material economic indicators and Rosenberg Equities is using diversity data to improve ...

ACSI names Kate Griffiths to executive manager role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... civil society groups. "We conducted an exhaustive search for a candidate with the right mix of senior experience in governance, policy and advocacy, and an understanding of contemporary ESG issues," said Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO. "Kate will bring all ...

ASIC report finds 17% of ASX300 identify climate as material risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... considers climate risk. "Directors really need to think through and assess these risks," said Ed John, executive manager, governance, engagement and policy, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). "That doesn't guarantee that the issue ...

Willis Towers Watson, MSCI launch Adaptive Capped ESG Universal Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... Willis Towers Watson and MSCI have developed a new capped index strategy that integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors within the investment process. said Louise Lew, head of sustainability, Australia, Willis Towers Watson The Adaptive ...

Local Government Super becomes signatory to Green Bond Pledge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... manage approximately $440 million across global credit and government bonds, integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations in its investment practices. LGS noted that PIMCO "fully integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations ...

Australia, New Zealand real estate tops GRESB benchmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
Australia and New Zealand's real estate sector has outperformed other regions in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance for the eighth year in a row, according to the 2018 GRESB benchmark. (Source: GRESB) This year, the region achieved ...

Australian National University selects Aberdeen Standard Investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... domestic fixed income team" and "proven expertise in delivering financial returns within an environmental, social and governance framework," Aberdeen Standard Investments said. "It is particularly pleasing to be appointed for such a high profile mandate," ...

Local Government Super selects PIMCO for fixed income ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... commitment to earning long-term sustainable returns for our members while actively managing the environmental, social and governance risks across our investment portfolio." LGS noted that PIMCO I fully integrates environmental, social, and governance ...

Responsible investment reaches tipping point, more work to come: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... responsible investment, such as incorporating negative screening, systematically assessing environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as well as engaging directly on these issues to influence corporate Australia, noted Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO. ...

Man Group to augment responsible investment, stewardship activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... enhanced exclusion, much more enhanced reporting around ESG characteristics, and also a pronounced tilt towards better governance. There are ways we can determine that from a quant basis, but I think our approach will include a qualitative aspect as ...