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Proxy advisers criticise new government reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Proxy advisers and advocacy bodies including the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) have criticised new rules governing proxy advice that will commence in February 2022. Beginning 7 February, all proxy advisers must hold a financial ...

Emerging HNW seek ESG, ethical investments: Praemium

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... influenced their decision to buy or sell stocks within their portfolio. But the lack of knowledge presents "an opportunity for advisers to engage and educate a growing segment of investors with a keen interest in managing their wealth with ethical considerations." ...

Strong return for ESG funds, but oil ETF shines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... 132%, while the Ausbil Global Resources Fund earned 119% and Betashares Global Energy Companies ETF that earned 77%. Two advisers that focus on the ESG sector said that for their clients, long term sustainability and responsible or ethical investment ...

ESG overhaul for SSGA ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Pacific distribution Meaghan Victor told Financial Standard the changes follow extensive consultation with financial advisers. "These funds have been around since 2013 and it's time to review them to meet the needs of investors more broadly," she ...

ESG investing "fastest growing" priority for advisers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Responsible investing is the fastest growing priority area for advisers, according to new research from Investment Trends. Advisers have identified three challenges - ESG, capital protection and mounting compliance burden, according to the 2021 Adviser ...

BetaShares launches ethical SMAs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... an ethical direct equity SMA to market, as well as being the first ETF manager to launch ethically screened SMAs for advisers. The BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders SMA holds direct equities and will provide exposure to Australian companies ...

Wayfinding for deeper engagement in ethical investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... ethical investment during a webinar to mark Ethical Investment Week. Ethical Investment Week, organised by the Ethical Advisers' Co-Op, is a series of events to showcase ethical investment and educate investors and advisers on the scope of the ethical ...

CEFC in $50m agri-platform investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... agriculture and emissions reduction." The platform will use expert advice from a team of agronomic and environmental advisers including the CSIRO, and will include integrating regenerative farming methods and improved land management techniques to optimise ...

Wayfinding for Ethical Investment

RODGER SPILLER  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... measurement will consider both financial progress and ethical impact, and changes will be made as required. Ethical investment advisers and their clients are wayfinders We are transforming the finance system and financing the transformation needed for ...

Investors assess ESG landscape, client needs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... intent, it's in behaviour." Dimensional Fund Advisors head of Asia Pacific portfolio management Bhanu Singh noted that advisers are grappling with responding to client demand for ESG products while balancing out their fiduciary duty to produce best ...