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Investors seeking ESG themes, factors in fixed income portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016  |  NEWS
... we're seeing the balanced fund have really strong demand, and even anecdotally, we are getting advice from mainstream advisers where are people asking about ethical investing." There is still a lack of supply, particularly in the Australian-dollar denominated ...

Dimensional Fund Advisors launches Global Sustainability Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... being offered on the BT and Macquarie wraps at the moment, and is available to institutional investors and financial advisers. Dimensional does not have a target size for the trust, but believes that it can attracted AU$50 million to $100 million in ...

Companies "show variation" on ESG disclosures: Company Matters

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... be a topic for engagement in the 2016 reporting period, with sub-optimal disclosures being queried by investors, proxy advisers and activist. "There will be some good disclosures, and the disclosures that are lacking will be highlighted and there will ...

AXA IM Smart Beta fund certified by RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... interest funds, ETFs, banking products, private equity, property, impact investments as well as 20 certified financial advisers. "Our program is designed to help investors by providing standardised and consistent information about certified responsible ...

Investor groups publish sustainable real estate guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... ESG strategy for the sector, means to implement that strategy with managers, how to align their asset consultants and advisers with that process and how to monitor the process on an ongoing basis. The framework will become a recommended guide for signatories ...

UCA Funds Management publishes annual report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... to provide the same level of compliance as any fund manager and also means our products can now be used by financial advisers and investment platforms and there are no restrictions on those products." UCA Funds Management is speaking with platform providers ...

RIAA certifies three super funds as responsible investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... useful tool to develop and move on the responsible investment industry and make it easier for consumers and financial advisers to understand responsible investment products. RIAA has maintained a certification program for 10 years, but spent last year ...

RIAA conference to discuss future of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... investment strategies and products, the next strategic stage for the responsible investment industry will be for managers, advisers and superannuation funds to engage strongly with consumers. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO This will be one of the main themes ...

Demand for ethical products strong: Ethical Advisers' Co-Op

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
Fund managers and financial advisers are working to meet increased retail demand for responsible investment products, but gaps remain in asset classes. James Baird of JustInvest, board member, Ethical Advisers Co-op Investors are searching for options ...

Australian Ethical launches Emerging Companies Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... also announcing changes to its products, which the firm says will make its offerings more accessible for investors and advisers. Australian Ethical has lowered its minimum investment amount for retail funds to AU$1,000, and investors with a regular investment ...