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Greenwashing key concern as Ethical Advisers Co-op passes $2bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... 2021, Leaf Ratings analysis of fund information was accessed more than 12,500 times, "reflecting an increased level of consumer awareness and concern about the genuine nature of their ethical and sustainable investments," EAC said in their annual report. ...

Australians expect ethical investing: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). RIAA has released From Values to Riches 2022: Charting consumer demand for responsible investing in Australia, which found that 72% said they are concerned with greenwashing and 74% considering ...

Platforms increasing ESG products, research: Investment Trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Platforms are rapidly increasing ESG research, tools and products to meet consumer demand, according to research from Investment Trends. Investment Trends has released the annual Platform Benchmarking Report, with focus areas included supporting advisers ...

Climate change a macro trend, driving secular themes: J. P. Morgan Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... strategies team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management said that climate change, widespread technology adoption and emerging market consumer demand were the three macro themes driving macro strategies. "Climate change is obviously a hugely important dynamic ...

Using ESG signals part of shorting strategy: Plato Investment Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... we would expect to see that same pattern where high polluting companies are hobbled by regulation as well as changing consumer habits, taxes and so forth." Allen noted that a net zero strategy will resonate with investors, who realise that carbon footprint ...

CEFC, super funds allocate to IFM Investors private equity fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... million in the private equity Adamantem Capital Fund II, which aims to reduce emissions across a portfolio focussed on consumer staples, healthcare and business to business services.

Leading Harvest to bring ag sustainability standard to Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Nature and Kilter Rural. "If you look at the demand for sustainability assurance and ESG assurance in capital markets and consumer market, it's never been greater than it is now, and those trends are only accelerating," said Leading Harvest president ...

Australian execs say climate change already impacting: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Australian corporate leaders expect climate change to have a high or very high impact on their organisation's strategy and operations over the coming three years, according to a survey from Deloitte. Nearly all of Australian executives - 95% - participating ...

Stakeholder capitalism key to long-term returns: Fink

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Citing the challenges of a post-pandemic world that is transitioning to being net zero carbon emissions, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said it has never been "more essential" for CEOs to have a clear purpose and a long-term view. In his annual letter to ...

2021 theme in review: human rights

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... need to include women in design roles and leadership positions in companies, noting that women own 75% of discretionary consumer spend, yet many products and services are not designed to cater to the needs of women, while design flaws can even be dangerous. ...