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CEO pay disparity seen as unethical: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Australians' perception of the country's ethical performance fallen in the past year, with concerns about how to balance personal liberty with ongoing pandemic management, increasing domestic manufacturing to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains ...

AI-based trading platform to integrate ESG data

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Jaaims, an AI-based trading platform, has boosted its algorithmic trading functionality by integrating ESG data and scores into its system. Jaaims allows users to buy and sell stocks using a proprietary AI algorithm that integrates analysis of fundamental ...

Investors, business criticise WA cultural heritage bill

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
A coalition of investors and business groups have raised concerns that proposed legislation in Western Australia is insufficient to prevent future tragedies such as the destruction of Juukan Gorge from happening. The WA Aboriginal Cultural Heritage ...

Australian company boards lack skill, experience to lead net zero transition: IGCC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Australian company directors "lack the skills and experience" to lead the transition to net zero emissions by 2050, according to a report by the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). Further, the IGCC report, A Changing Climate: what investors expect ...

BetaShares appoints director of responsible investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
BetaShares has hired Greg Liddell as director of responsible investments, a newly created role for the ETF provider. Liddell is responsible for driving sustainable investment initiatives at BetaShares, including investment stewardship, engagement, product ...

COP26 week two: impacts for Australians

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Even as country delegations at COP26 got down to the business of negotiations, there was still room for dramatic announcements, with the US and China issuing a joint announcement committing to "enhanced climate actions" through the 2020s in the context ...

APAC investors taking decarbonisation action: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Institutional investors are gearing up for a surge in decarbonisation target-setting, with asset owners in Asia Pacific more advanced than global peers, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). SSGA has released The World Targets Change, in ...

BetaShares launches ethical SMAs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
BetaShares has launched four new ethical separately managed accounts (SMAs). This represents a milestone for BetaShares, becoming the first Australian ETF manager to successfully bring an ethical direct equity SMA to market, as well as being the first ...

Regulatory action on ESG a key concern for investors: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Editorial note: This is the first in a three-part series of articles brought to you by BNP Paribas Securities Services Regulation and action by regulators around ESG-themed financial products is a key concern for investors and fund managers. With fragmented ...

Centre women in product design, COP26: Janus Henderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
Putting women into design roles and leadership positions can add value to companies through increased innovation and more inclusive products and services, according to Janus Henderson. Sustainability analyst Amarachi Seery noted that women own 75% of ...