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Inflows to sustainability options on BT platforms double

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... options have more than doubled in the year to June 2021, BT reported in its quarterly update. There is strong demand from advisers for ESG solutions - 82% of advisers are interested in ESG solutions for their clients, with the vast majority preferring ...

Proxy adviser reforms overturned by Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Laws Amendment (Greater Transparency of Proxy Advice) Regulations 2021 started on 7 February, and required all proxy advisers to gain a new type of Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) financial services license and will be required to share ...

Resolution Capital nab MSCI ESG exec for analyst role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... manages over $19 billion in assets on behalf of institutional investors, pension funds, investment platforms, and financial advisers and their clients worldwide.

Proxy advisers assess impacts of government reform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Proxy advisers are grappling with the implications of reforms announced last month, saying that the changes will introduce operational risks and could force a rethink of how they provide services. Beginning 7 February, all proxy advisers must hold a ...

Proxy advisers criticise new government reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Proxy advisers and advocacy bodies including the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) have criticised new rules governing proxy advice that will commence in February 2022. Beginning 7 February, all proxy advisers must hold a financial ...

Emerging HNW seek ESG, ethical investments: Praemium

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... influenced their decision to buy or sell stocks within their portfolio. But the lack of knowledge presents "an opportunity for advisers to engage and educate a growing segment of investors with a keen interest in managing their wealth with ethical considerations." ...

Strong return for ESG funds, but oil ETF shines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... 132%, while the Ausbil Global Resources Fund earned 119% and Betashares Global Energy Companies ETF that earned 77%. Two advisers that focus on the ESG sector said that for their clients, long term sustainability and responsible or ethical investment ...

ESG overhaul for SSGA ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Pacific distribution Meaghan Victor told Financial Standard the changes follow extensive consultation with financial advisers. "These funds have been around since 2013 and it's time to review them to meet the needs of investors more broadly," she ...

ESG investing "fastest growing" priority for advisers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Responsible investing is the fastest growing priority area for advisers, according to new research from Investment Trends. Advisers have identified three challenges - ESG, capital protection and mounting compliance burden, according to the 2021 Adviser ...

Deep impact: the next step in sustainable investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... and products that provide that outcome. To avoid the accusation of "greenwashing" or "rainbow washing", asset managers, advisers and other financial service providers are working to demonstrate that their investment process authentically brings positive ...