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BetaShares sees increased demand for "true to label" ethical products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... that more than half of investors on FAIR and ETHI are "self-directed retail investors," while the balance is financial advisers and institutions. "It's more skewed towards self-directed investors, and at the same time, it has a significant portion from ...

UNEP FI select Oliver Wyman, Mercer as expert advisers on TCFD-related project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
Oliver Wyman and Mercer have been chosen as expert advisers on a project examining climate-related risks and opportunities for financial institutions being undertaken by the United Nations Environment Programme - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). UNEP FI ...

RIAA annual conference to discuss how responsible investment will shape future economy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... disruptors will play in shaping responsible investment, natural capital accounting, as well as master classes for financial advisers and covering ESG integration. "What we really want to take a forward looking view," O'Connor said. "Responsible investing ...

Responsible Investment Certification Program certifies BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... interest funds, ETFs, banking products, private equity, property, impact investments as well as 20 certified financial advisers. RIAA has also certified three superannuation funds as part of the Responsible Investment Certification Program. Australian ...

Australian Executor Trustees launches strategic partnership, talks impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... they'd rather do it through AET. We reached out and fortunately, Mae responded to the idea." The partnership will support advisers in "developing and implementing charitable programs that achieve the greatest impact possible," AET said. "I call this ...

Alpha Fund Managers invests in Australian Ethical Australian Shares Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... and the growing demand from clients for investments that align with their personal values," Vernon said. "We believe advisers will play a critical role in educating clients and bringing ethical investing into the mainstream. Australian Ethical is experiencing ...

RIAA launches Impact Investment Forum to build scale in sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Investing forum will "focus on growing awareness and knowledge of impact investing; building the capacity of impact investing advisers and practitioners; broadening networks; and influencing policy in support of impact investing, RIAA explained. One ...

Majority of largest asset owners recognise risk of climate change: AODP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... company to launch the BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI), Australia's first ethical ETF. "When we spoke to advisers and investors about ethical investing, climate change was the largest consideration for many investors, reflecting the ...

AICD calls for stronger corporate whistle-blower protections

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... "We think you need to expand that to include former employees, directors, former suppliers, and explicitly cover key advisers like auditors and accountants. "The second big improvement we think is needed is the narrowness of the current criteria for ...

Investment professionals identify key ESG themes for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... will continue to self-perpetuate. We're keen to play a role in that. We can respond to consumer demand and respond to advisers who want to put money into that area."