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Green loans in "nascent" stage: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... increased allocation of credit for green loans. Furthermore, some institutional investors, such as large superannuation funds, are increasingly looking to invest directly into green loans. "Transition pathways are critical for companies from high-emitting ...

Government reforms aim for increased super transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... new deferral date has not yet been set and will be announced via ASIC's website. The majority of major superannuation funds are not disclosing their portfolio holdings, according to research from Rainmaker Information. Rainmaker's just completed ...

Majority of super funds not disclosing portfolio holdings: Rainmaker

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
The majority of major superannuation funds are not disclosing their portfolio holdings, according to research from Rainmaker Information. Rainmaker's just completed 2020 Super Fund Portfolio Holdings Study found only 27 major super funds, about ...

Superannuation funds accelerate climate action: ClimateWorks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Zero Momentum Tracker for the superannuation sector evaluated the commitments of the country's largest superannuation funds, which collectively hold $1.5 trillion in total assets under management, to address emissions funded through their investments ...

NZ Super appoints Rosemary Vilgan to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... University, which included 12 years as a councillor, and was also granted life membership of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) for her services. She has held a variety of other business and not for profit positions over her ...

AAIB, Amundi launch climate investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... shareholder engagement to pursue climate goals, representing US$40 trillion in assets under management. Australian superannuation funds and fund managers are signatories to Climate Action 100+. The institutions identify areas where climate change investment ...

Identifying climate change risks in investment analysis

AGNIESZKA COCHRANE  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... patterns, which can have disruptive effects on property, tourism and trade. For long-term investors such as superannuation funds and those investing in real assets, physical risks pose a significant challenge. Acute and chronic effects of a changing ...

Walk Free launches human rights toolkit for business, investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... engagement actions. That same approach can assist investors that must report under the Modern Slavery Act, such as superannuation funds, fund managers and insurers, noted Shalini Samuel, financial sector engagement manager - Asia Pacific, Walk Free at ...

ESG superannuation funds outperform in torrid year: Rainmaker

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Four out of the top five best performing personal balanced super fund investment options for the 2019-2020 financial year were ESG options, according to research from Rainmaker Information. While the overall Rainmaker MySuper investment performance ...

Nuveen secures $150m in commitments for Global Impact Strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... Australasia of Nuveen. Kleinig noted that there has been interest from faith and mission-based organisations, superannuation funds and insurance companies. Nuveen manages over US$5.8 billion in public and private markets impact investing strategies and ...