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FTSE Russell hires head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
FTSE Russell has hired Helena Fung as head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific, a newly created role. Helena Fung, head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific, FTSE Russell Fung will be responsible for FTSE Russell's Sustainable Investment indexes ...

VFMC hires Talieh Williams as head of investment stewardship

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... February and will report to CIO Russell Clarke. Williams worked for UniSuper as manager of governance and sustainable investment from 2008 through 2019. She has been a non-executive director for the Responsible Investment Association Australasia and ...

Rainmaker Group acquires The Sustainability Report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
Financial services information publishing company Rainmaker Group has acquired sustainable investment specialist publications The Sustainability Report and Audacious Investing. Rachel Alembakis, founder, The Sustainability Report Effective 1 October ...

BlackRock launches unlisted iShares ESG Global Bond Index Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... BlackRock's proven index-driven investment process, combined with research-driven credit analysis. It provides a sustainable investment solution for those seeking exposure to global fixed income securities, particularly in this current low-rate environment ...

AllianceBernstein launches Australian low-carbon equities strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... it also unlocks new low carbon investment opportunities for investors focused on building increasingly sustainable investment portfolios. This is an emerging priority for institutional investors such as superannuation funds, family offices and insurers. ...

Pengana WHEB Sustainable Investing Impact Report identifies positives

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... the next 30 years," and how their investments in companies are providing positive impact based on nine sustainable investment themes. "We are operating in a cloud of money that has no real relationship to the underlying economy," said George Latham ...

Factor investing such as ESG strategies can be wise approach: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... Institutions will face increased pressure from investors as well as government to shift strategies towards sustainable investment with positive impact, Christensen said. "I think this whole idea of the demand cycle, this is the biggest change we're seeing ...

Global responsible investment assets top US$30 trillion: GSIA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019  |  NEWS
... reached US$30.7 trillion at as of the beginning of 2018, a 34% increase over 2016, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA). Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO GSIA has released its Global Sustainable Investment Review 2018, and the findings ...

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches global sustainability strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... Asset Management. "Through our Global Sustainability Strategy, we aim to set the standard for leadership in sustainable investment. Beyond helping us to articulate and communicate our sustainable investment approach and ambition, we are defining clear ...

Potentially hazardous ingredients in consumer products as investment risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 DEC 2018  |  NEWS
... Stewart Investors is primarily an equity fund manager, covering Asia Pacific, emerging markets, worldwide and sustainable investment strategies, primarily based in Edinburgh, with research offices in London, Singapore and Sydney. Stewart Investors has ...