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ESG ETP assets under management triple in last three years: Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
Research from Rainmaker has found that the assets under management for ESG-themed exchange traded products (ETPs) have tripled in the last three years. "Three years ago ETP products incorporating Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) ...

Taking a closer look at corporate lobbying on climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... delivered responsibly. To advance understanding in this area, in June 2020, Swedish pension fund AP7, BNP Paribas Asset Management and the Church of England Pensions Board announced that they were partnering with Chronos Sustainability to develop a framework ...

COVID-19 risks and impacts disclosure "unprecedented challenge": AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... assumptions applied that are disclosed. "Included at the back of the guide is a list of the questions for boards to take to management," Petschler said. "We actually think that's an important thing to highlight in the guide. If entities take those questions ...

ESG integration "crucial" to credit investments: Janus Henderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... social and governance (ESG) factors into investment processes in fixed income and credit portfolios is "crucial" to risk management, according to Janus Henderson. L-R: Jay Sivapalan, head of Australian fixed interest; Ashley Kopczynski, associate portfolio ...

Sefa selected as lender to government Coronavirus guarantee scheme

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... sole traders and not-for-profits, according to Treasury. As part of the scheme, the decisions pertaining to credit and management of the loan will remain with the lender. Treasury noted that the government expects that lenders will look through the cycle ...

First State Super-backed Victorian fund makes first investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... with VicSuper means the fund is Australia's second largest industry fund with more than $120 billion in funds under management. "As a result of our increased size and scale, we are now in an even stronger position to create a positive impact for our ...

J.P. Morgan Asset Management launches ESG integration policy statement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched a new integrated ESG policy statement for its global funds management business. Jennifer Wu, global head of sustainable investing, J.P. Morgan Asset Management The new ESG policy includes a proprietary 10-point ...

MSCI climate tool provides new data for private real estate assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... investors - including investment managers, asset owners, banks and insurers - to improve portfolio performance, risk management, regulatory reporting and progress towards broader sustainability goals. "The methodology assesses the current exposure to ...

KPMG outlines focus on gender diversity in ASX201-300 company boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... members should look beyond traditional pools of candidates and focus on building the pipeline in executive and upper management, according to research from KPMG. Sarah Cain, partner, KPMG As of the end of April 2020, 30.7% of ASX200 board positions were ...

First State Super targets 30% emissions reduction in equities portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... builds on the fund's 2015 climate change adaption plan, and will see the targets and aims embedded across the investment management team operations, including fund manager selection, investment decisions, and engagement with companies as part of the ...