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BetaShares to launch ethical diversified ETFs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... BetaShares Diversified Conservative Income ETF (ASX: DZZF) to provide exposure to an ethically screened diversified multi-asset portfolio. "The drive from the investor base to adopt ethical exposures in their portfolios has really shifted now so significantly ...

Hedge funds integrating ESG: BNP Paribas

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... the fund, 67% cite organisation leadership, 61% cite investors, and 45% cite employees. Similar to the 2019 BNP Paribas asset managers and owners' survey, social factors and data remain current challenges as one in five hedge funds do not integrate ...

ESG ETP market continues to grow: Zenith

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Growth in exchange traded products (ETPs) that are ESG integrated continues to rise, with funds under management crossing $2 billion in assets under management as of the end of September, according to Zenith Investment Partners. Zenith recently released ...

Cleanaway publishes first sustainability report after engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Australia's largest waste management company has released its first stand-alone sustainability report. Cleanaway's first separate sustainability report was the culmination of a process of engagement with shareholders as well as internal discussion ...

Solar, residential financier issues certified green ABS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... digital first finance provider for solar and home improvements has announced Australia's first 100% green certified asset backed securitisation (ABS). Brighte's has issued a $190 million ABS, solely arranged by National Australia Bank. It is ...

Australia vulnerable as countries decarbonise

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... there are clear implications for investors in integrating carbon transition considerations in their portfolio. J.P. Morgan Asset Management has outlined the ways in which government actions - both carrot and stick - will impact on economies, companies ...

Northern Trust scores win in Vanguard reversal

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Northern Trust Asset Management has snagged a $5 billion allocation as Vanguard reverses from special mandates in Australia and New Zealand. The change is across three asset classes: international credit, sovereign bonds and global equities. The allocations ...

ESG managed funds outperform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
The top wholesale ESG managed funds have turned in strong returns over the past one and three years to August 2020, according to research from Rainmaker Information. BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI) has shown a return of 27.9% over ...

Assessing the costs, opportunities to green hydrogen

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... green hydrogen a commercially viable energy source by 2030, which brings costs and opportunities, according to BNP Paribas Asset Management. The EU is set to pass legislation enshrining a net-zero emissions target for 2050, and green hydrogen is part ...

First Sentier publishes Modern Slavery Statement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... million in revenue are responsible for investigating, reporting and managing their exposures to modern slavery. This includes asset manager and superannuation funds. FSI has assessed and managed human rights risks within its portfolios for a number of ...