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U Ethical makes two board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... enterprises, comprising listed companies, superannuation funds and large international companies including AXA, Pimco Australia, Equity Trustees and Equip Super. He has previously held directorship appointments with BT Superannuation, Defence Health ...

The challenge of evaluating impact investing's fundamentals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... constructive dialogue." Because the execution of impact strategies can vary depending on the nature of the securities, such as equity and debt, and because clients' priorities can be varied as well, advisers are the "bridge" between the client and their ...

Responsible investment funds surge past $100 billion: Plan For Life

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... companies by funds under management FUM specialist ETF provider BetaShares was the fastest growing in percentage terms. Global equity funds attracted $6 billion and domestic equity attracted $4.8 billion over the September quarter, but fixed interest ...

Inflows to sustainability options on BT platforms double

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... BT's platforms have total funds under management of $150.73 billion, an 18.5% increase. Applying ESG techniques to equity strategies can enhance performance, but the performance premium differs between domestic Australian versus international equities ...

ANZ takes $50 million stake in Pollination Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
ANZ is investing $50 million for a minority equity stake in specialist climate change and nature-based solutions investment and advisory firm Pollination Group. ANZ and Pollination announced that they will form a new strategic partnership to deliver ...

CEFC, super funds allocate to IFM Investors private equity fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has allocated $80 million towards an IFM Investors private equity fund. The IFM Investors Private Equity Growth Partners Fund invests in Australian-based mid-market growth companies and aims to accelerate ...

HESTA's former head of impact launches consultancy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... there, in building a capital stack to bring in the private offices who can take on more risk on the first tranches in an equity or a debt position, and then crowd in and get the institutional investors further up the investment chain." With Delahunty's ...

PGIM creates global head of ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... lead. Prior to joining PGIM Fixed Income in 2021, she worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and was responsible for equity and ESG research, stock selection, and ESG engagement for Rockefeller's environmental impact strategies.

ESG adds performance boost to equity funds: Rainmaker Information

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Applying ESG techniques to equity strategies can enhance performance, but the performance premium differs between domestic Australian versus international equities, according to research from Rainmaker Information. In the latest Wholesale Advantage ...

Franklin Templeton hires CalPERS exec for new global head of sustainability role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... recognition of investors' role in driving progress on sustainable investing, including important areas like diversity, equity and inclusion, to foster shared prosperity," Simpson said. At CalPERS, Simpson was a member of the investment management committee ...