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ESG labels not fit for super: RIAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is concerned a 'one-size-fits-all' ESG labelling regime would actually increase the risk of greenwashing. Earlier this month, the government commenced a consultation on the introduction ...

Portfolio managers exit Stewart Investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... responsibilities in May 2023, while he stayed on as comanager. Morningstar placed a five out of five grading of the fund's ESG risk rating. Parent firm First Sentier Investors (FSI) declined to comment on the reason behind the exits. "We can confirm ...

New responsible investment manager at Funds SA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... been with Funds SA for close to two years now, having joined in early 2024. Prior, she was a senior advisor, strategy and ESG at Straight Up, and an ESG analyst at Duxton Capital Australia. Earlier in her career, Thorpe worked for the South Australian ...

Aberdeen drops 'sustainable' from fund name

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Aberdeen is changing the name of one of its emerging markets strategies, saying ESG commitments have been "tempered" as part of a broader reshaping of the fund. From September 30, the Aberdeen Sustainable Emerging Opportunities Fund will be known as ...

Podcast: Rethinking stewardship

THE GREENER WAY  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... pivotal role asset consultants play in the evolving landscape of institutional investment. They discuss the integration of ESG themes, debunk the misconception around sustainable investing hurting returns, and explore key investment trends. Halpern also ...

LGT Crestone taps alternatives and ESG expert

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... Australia. Kennelly previously spent six years at Escala Partners, where he co-led the firm's alternatives research and ESG strategy. In his new role, he will work closely with LGT Crestone head of private markets Martin Randall, deputy chief investment ...

Ethical ETFs to hit $15bn in assets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... redeeming US$7.3 billion ($11.1bn) in the prior quarter. That said, there was significant outflows seen in the US, where anti-ESG sentiment is most pronounced. About US$5.7 billion ($8.7bn) was pulled from sustainable funds, though this was a slight ...

The opportunity Australia must embrace: Canbury

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... that early movers don't just meet compliance requirements - they build stronger stakeholder relationships and attract ESG-conscious capital," Martindale said.

Podcast: TCorp's Alexis Cheang on active ownership and ESG risks

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... by TCorp with Alexis Cheang, TCorp's head of investment stewardship. Cheang shares insights on how TCorp has integrated ESG factors into their investment strategies, detailing their efforts in active ownership and the challenges faced in compiling ...

Australia has 'incredible opportunity' to lead in clean energy: UN

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... forums. Future streams will expand to cover nature and social themes, with sessions on reporting fundamentals and cross-cutting ESG topics. The initiative is underpinned by CA ANZ's sustainability expertise and reflects a shared commitment to equipping ...