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Hostplus ESG head jumps to HESTA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 28 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... until June. Prior to that, she was portfolio manager, responsible investments at VicSuper. Before moving into the superannuation industry, she was a director in EY's climate and sustainability team. "HESTA has pioneered an award-winning impact investment ...

Super fund invests in Australian Unity Green Bond Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
Australian Unity's Green Bond Fund has signed its first superannuation fund investor. NGS Super has invested in the Green Bond Fund as part of its strategy to become carbon neutral by 2030. The Australian Unity Green Bond Fund invests in a combination ...

ASX200 sexual harassment transparency needed: ACSI

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... everyone, was undertaken by the Australian Human Rights Council (AHRC) and commissioned by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). AHRC sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins noted that workplace sexual harassment costs the Australian ...

Charter Hall hires group head of ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... Australia that appeared on the list included AMP Capital Investors, Australian Ethical Investment, Aware Super, Cbus Superannuation Fund, Charter Hall Group, Dexus, and Lendlease. In his new role, Cole will be responsible for the group's sustainability ...

ASX companies face heightened stakeholder scrutiny

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... highlights recent corporate scandals and the impact of the Hayne Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. The reports focus on Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, Mainland China, Thailand ...

ASX companies join 40:40 Vision

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... executive positions. 40:40 Vision is supported by industry partners Chief Executive Women, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, 30% Club and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. "By creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces, these ...

Net zero: How to separate truth from marketing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... are backed by real plans and which are just talk. As reported by Financial Standard from the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Adelaide, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) senior analyst, ESG Jodie Barnes broke down the response ...

Neuberger Berman closes $280m private equity impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... announced the final close of a private equity impact fund that raised $280 million from investors, including Australian superannuation funds. The NB Private Equity Impact Fund invests in direct and fund investments that seek to achieve positive social ...

War, vice and climate: assessing investors ethical stands

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... of investors, and we can be adding products which suit them," Klassen said. Nucleus Wealth, a retail wealth and superannuation manager with approximately $100 million in assets under management, offers clients 25 ethical tailoring options to construct ...

Brokers recognised for excellence in ESG research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Awards are supported by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) and is an initiative comprising superannuation funds, fund managers and asset consultants with the single objective of increasing the quantity and quality of ESG broker ...