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Government reforms aim for increased super transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Girgis observed. Girgis noted that the focus appears to be on the ways in which funds are managed, not necessarily on how fund are invested. Curiously, the government reforms relating to transparency did not include mention of Portfolio Holding Disclosure. ...

Asset owner, engagement organisation in ESG hires

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... very much on the agenda, if not accelerated in some companies." ACSI was deeply involved in communicating superannuation fund concerns during crises at AMP and Rio Tinto during the year, but was also involved in multiple meetings with senior executives ...

Ban on waste export presents risks, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
The government's announced ban on the export of recyclable waste and commitment to fund the construction and expansion of recycling facilities brings strategic risks and opportunities for companies and investors In Tuesday's budget speech, Treasurer ...

PRI recgonises leaders for climate reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Australian asset owners and fund manager were recognised for their leadership in climate reporting on the Principles for Responsible Investment Leaders' Group. PRI recognised 36 asset owners and fund managers for their work on climate disclosure ...

Super fund ESG option tops charts with investment returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... August, vastly outperforming other fund's ESG options and even outperforming other ESG options within the same super fund. UniSuper's Global Environmental Opportunities fund option has $1.5 billion in assets under management, as of 31 August. ...

Majority of super funds not disclosing portfolio holdings: Rainmaker

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... disclosing their portfolio holdings, according to research from Rainmaker Information. Rainmaker's just completed 2020 Super Fund Portfolio Holdings Study found only 27 major super funds, about one-quarter, practice portfolio holdings disclosure ...

Call for education on difference between sustainable, impact investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... PRI since 2012, and that the organisation offers a range of educational resources for financial advisers in addition to its fund offerings. "If you take the sustainable investment process, fundamentally, it's about meeting present needs without compromising ...

QBE makes allocation to impact investment fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
QBE Insurance Group (QBE) has invested in Save the Children's Impact Investment Fund, as part of its dedicated Impact Investment program, Premiums4Good. QBE is the anchor investor in the fund, and the six million-dollar close will enable Save the ...

Governance key concern for AGM season: Dimensional Fund Advisors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
Governance issues will dominate considerations during this year's AGM season for fund manager Dimensional Fund Advisors. Dimensional manages about $AU800bn globally from 13 offices around the world, including two in Australia. Its clients are institutional ...

BlackRock details engagement activity in stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... stewardship activities in part because it demands that from invested companies and also to provide greater clarity on the fund's expectations of invested companies. "We are bringing in the concept of purpose and license to operate, and being very conscious ...