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ESG scores linked to higher stock valuation: Bank of America

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... fund that integrate ESG strategies have outperformed, Chopra said. "During this COVID-19 period, we've continued to see money flow into ESG strategies," Chopra said. "They've accelerated, whereas every other strategy has seen some sort of outflow." ESG ...

Australian passive sustainable funds grow to $3.6 billion: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... exchange-traded funds globally, with collective assets under management of $250 billion. Both the number of products and the money invested in them have more than doubled over the past three years. In Australia, there are currently 17 passive sustainable ...

Australian Ethical sees further growth for ethical funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... was $9.3 million (up 42%). Total funds under management is $4.05 billion (up 19%). "I think the penny has dropped, that money can do well, and that myth that you have to give up investment performance to do well has been well and truly debunked," said ...

U Ethical hires two to investments team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... from investment banking and investment management roles, covering active and passive portfolio management, credit, rates, money market and foreign exchange. Her particular interests include active credit and initiatives that drive scale into the investment ...

Cbus Super announces net zero portfolio emissions target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... the way that they're making decisions, that wasn't explicitly with a GHG budget in mind, but the way we are making money through how they are picking stocks aligns with that aim as well." Setting a net zero target versus setting an absolute target ...

Does it pay to worry about ESG factors in emerging markets?

ERNEST YEUNG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... not. Ultimately, we make investment decisions based on financial considerations, however, as part of our objective to make money for investors, we also consider ESG factors as part of our company analysis. We look to invest in businesses on the right ...

Climate, modern slavery areas of engagement: Ethical Partners

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... due diligence on all companies, we want to show that we're doing the work and it's central to the way we manage money, and it's also a useful document for the companies that we invest in to communicate as a shareholder and the extent and ...

Walk Free launches human rights toolkit for business, investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... modern slavery," Samuel said. "We also had the piece on banks and insurers, because they have other considerations with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations." Identifying human rights exploitation is essential because of ...

Microfinance provider Grameen Australia hires Adam Mooney

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... a sustainable solution." During his time with Good Shepherd Microfinance, Mooney led the organisation to open seven Good Money Stores, in partnership with the National Australia Bank (NAB) and state governments. Good Money stores offer the No Interest ...

Heritage Bank enacts environmental, social, governance policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... grants. Their share of the profits goes back into the community in grants, and they're magnificent examples of where the money's going." Now that Heritage Bank has endorsed the ESG policy, the bank will apply it to products and services, including looking ...