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VicSuper affirms status as a tobacco-free superannuation fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
Superannuation fund VicSuper has signed a global investor statement on tobacco and reaffirmed its status as a tobacco free superfund. Michael Dundon, CEO, VicSuper This week marked World No Tobacco Day, and the AU$17 billion VicSuper signed the investor ...

Artisan raises $26 million for the Clean Energy Seed Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... evolves". Simon Sheikh, managing director of Future Super, also noted the alignment between the investment and the superannuation fund's members. "Future Super is committed to accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy," Sheikh said. "Our members ...

Government to establish $1 bn National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... institutional investment in affordable housing. SVA manages the $30million Social Impact Investment Trust on behalf of superannuation fund HESTA. Last year, the trust made a AU$6.7 million allocation to Horizon Housing, a community housing provider in ...

Citi, Credit Suisse recognised at ESG Research Australia awards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
Citi and Credit Suisse were recognised for excellence in ESG research at the 8th Annual ESG Research Australia awards. The awards recognise excellence in environmental, social and governance (ESG) research with three awards, including best new ESG research ...

Asset owners identify economic inequality as rising investment risk at ACSI conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... companies about that issue as well, Lind said. Katie Beith, responsible investment analyst at the New Zealand Superannuation Fund noted the impact of media investigations that compared the exclusions list of NZ Super Fund to the asset holdings of the ...

Global sustainable, responsible, impact assets hit $22tr: GSIA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
Global sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investment assets reached US$22.89 trillion as of the beginning of 2016, including $516 billion in assets from Australia/New Zealand, according to the 2016 Global Sustainable Investment Review (GSIA). ...

ACSI appoints two new members to board of directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... profit-to-members sector. They collectively manage over $450 billion in assets on behalf of over eight million Australian superannuation fund members and retirees. ACSI also has six international members, and together, members have funds under management ...

Impact Investing Australia, Philanthropy Australia launch new grant program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
Impact Investing Australia and Philanthropy Australia have launched a new grant program to help not-for-profit organisations and for-purpose businesses to explore impact investing activities and attract potential investors. Daniel Madhavan, CEO, Impact ...

First State Super names Damian Graham as chief investment officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... in May 2016. The multi-asset investment portfolio includes over $75bn in listed and direct assets, and the superannuation fund has more than 800,000 members and clients. "It is a privilege for me to join an outstanding team of investment professionals ...

Trailblazers, Good Shepherd Microfinance launch Financial Inclusion Action Plans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
Twelve organisations from across Australia, including the big four banks and superannuation fund HESTA, have launched their Financial Inclusion Action Plans (FIAPs), outlining steps to improve financial resilience for those experiencing financial exclusion. ...