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NGS Super to launch stand-along SRI fund option

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
... chief executive. "We started looking six months ago with research to see what members are really looking for, given that SRI/ESG really does resonate with our members, who are in the main independent school teachers that are more progressive in their ...

AXA IM: impact investing to drive growth in ESG strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2013  |  NEWS
Impact investment and other trends will drive growth in environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies over the next 10 years, according to AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). Matt Christensen, global head of responsible investment, AXA IM Matt ...

ASX to include ESG disclosures in governance principles

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has proposed amending its Governance Principles and Recommendations to ask listed companies to disclose how economic, environmental and social sustainability risks are being identified and managed. The ASX Group's ...

Corporate governance guidelines on agenda ahead of AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... strikes rule, engagement specialists are saying boards are more receptive to speaking to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Ann Byrne, ACSI CEO In the lead up to the 2013 annual general meeting (AGM) season, AMP Capital has released its ...

Focus on short-term growth could undercut long term gain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... Bangladeshi garment industry where sustainable practices were overlooked for short-term reward. "AMP Capital has long focussed on ESG factors that affect investment outcomes and has spoken with companies about the need for responsible supply chain management," ...

J.P. Morgan rates Australian REITs reporting, management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... investment trusts (REITs) "are amongst the most progressive globally when it comes to acknowledging, measuring and managing ESG risks," according to analysis by J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan's Australian equity research team questioned the 10 largest Australian ...

Asset owners, managers see climate change as material risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... exactly how they address climate change factors and as the way for funds to invest into resilience. Whether it be by integrating ESG and climate change in their research and selection process, through focus on themes such as energy, water or waste or ...

AXA IM: board diversity an issue at EuroStoxx50 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2013  |  NEWS
... their business is growing," he said. "It's all about the skill set. The second thing we're doing is when we're looking at low ESG performers, we bring this on as a discussion topic - have you thought about your board's diversity, because we think you ...

UCA Funds Management holds first investor briefing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2013  |  NEWS
... ethical investors and use both negative and positive screens to eliminate some companies and pursue others that have strong ESG components. Baster demonstrated UCA Funds Management's investment strategy by explaining how the fund invested in one company ...

Local Government Super selects SSgA for equities mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2013  |  NEWS
... has selected State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) to manage an AU$780 million Australian equities mandate that will include ESG screens. Bill Hartnett The mandate was labeled an "enhanced passive" strategy that will conform with LGS's environmental, social ...