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Companies fall short on net zero commitments: ClimateWorks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... Lendlease, Australia Post, ENGIE, Wesfarmers, BlueScope, Stockland, Coles, Woolworths, EnergyAustralia and six superannuation funds were found to have commitments in line with at least two principles. "There has been a lot of net zero commitments that ...

Investors assess ESG landscape, client needs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... the RIAA From Values to Riches report which found that nearly 90% of respondents expect that their savings and superannuation is invested responsibly or ethically. That has translated into inflows over the past year. "We've had an uplift in funds ...

ESG integration challenged by regional regulation, data: Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... catch up. A high percentage of super funds are managing against ESG principles, against the complete or the total superannuation pool as such. That is a shift from that perspective, especially with the industry super funds' focus on carbon reporting." ...

Islamic fund to expand into banking

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... example. Hejaz Financial Services currently provide lending services for homes and investment properties as well as superannuation and managed funds, but obtaining the restricted ADI license would allow them to expand to a fuller suite of financial services ...

HESTA CEO joins corporate governance board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... member of ICGN. Blakey said she was honoured to be appointed to the position, which demonstrated the Australian superannuation industry's important responsible investment leadership on the global stage. "Enhancing global governance standards helps to ...

Assessing the financial, ESG benefits of agricultural investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... fastest growing sector and represents 4% of Australia's GDP at $67 billion. Speaking at an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees 2021 Conference panel at the event, Goonan cited statistics suggesting that the agriculture sector is targeted ...

Using the SDGs to develop sustainable investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... DWS ESG Advisory Board; Speaker, Volkswagen Sustainability Council (GER), speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees 2021 Conference. While imperfect, environmental and social data from companies improving, Kell said. The lack of ...

Wealth managers under pressure on returns, ESG: Accenture

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... to information. "Australians want advice on their financial wellbeing and are also demanding to know how their superannuation is being invested, not just in regards to high-dollar growth but also in terms of more ESG investments," Hicks said. "Australians ...

No all male-boards on ASX200 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... those who are well established to emerging directors achieving their first listed role." The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors noted that as of this week, 126 companies in the ASX200 have 30% or more women on their boards, with an average ...

Climate friendly super choice could halve emissions: Australian Ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... to understand "how much opportunity there is in making a difference in reducing emissions through the power of superannuation. "There's a strong sense of frustration and anxiety at feeling powerless when government is not willing to move its climate ...