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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 ...

BetaShares launches ethical SMAs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... an ethical direct equity SMA to market, as well as being the first ETF manager to launch ethically screened SMAs for advisers. The BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders SMA holds direct equities and will provide exposure to Australian companies ...

Wayfinding for deeper engagement in ethical investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... ethical investment during a webinar to mark Ethical Investment Week. Ethical Investment Week, organised by the Ethical Advisers' Co-Op, is a series of events to showcase ethical investment and educate investors and advisers on the scope of the ethical ...

CEFC in $50m agri-platform investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... agriculture and emissions reduction." The platform will use expert advice from a team of agronomic and environmental advisers including the CSIRO, and will include integrating regenerative farming methods and improved land management techniques to optimise ...

Wayfinding for Ethical Investment

RODGER SPILLER  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... measurement will consider both financial progress and ethical impact, and changes will be made as required. Ethical investment advisers and their clients are wayfinders We are transforming the finance system and financing the transformation needed for ...

Investors assess ESG landscape, client needs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... intent, it's in behaviour." Dimensional Fund Advisors head of Asia Pacific portfolio management Bhanu Singh noted that advisers are grappling with responding to client demand for ESG products while balancing out their fiduciary duty to produce best ...

Corporate finance execs seeking greater ESG knowledge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... demand for ESG knowledge and practical skills. Our members see ESG as important to their roles as accountants and business advisers," said Jane Rennie, general manager external affairs, CPA Australia. "Research conducted by CPA Australia indicates a ...

Accounting bodies commit to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... occupies a privileged position in the global economy," said CPA Australia chief executive Andrew Hunter. "As trusted advisers, we're privy to deep business insights about sustainability risks and opportunities. This knowledge creates an obligation to ...