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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... Anne leading our efforts in this critically important area." Simpson noted that 2021 was a year in which the asset management industry "reckoned with sustainability challenges" and opportunities across global markets. "There is new momentum in finance ...

Australian Unity appoints head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... more than 20 years' experience in the financial services industry, and is a long-standing member of the Altius Asset Management Sustainability Advisory Committee. "Rather than merely adopting current market practices in these areas, Australian Unity's ...

Strong APAC demand for sustainable, impact assets: UBS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... Pacific and global head of sustainable finance group, group sustainability and impact, UBS. Within UBS's global asset management, sustainable-focused and impact assets under management totaled over US$ 97 billion by the end of September 2021, with the ...

Australian funds highlighted for climate action plans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... Investimentos, Mirae Asset Global Investments (South Korea), PensionDanmark (Denmark) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management (Japan).

2021 theme in review: biodiversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... piece." Investors around the world are integrating analysis of biodiversity impacts into their portfolios. Vontobel Asset Management announced in December that it will measure the biodiversity impacts of its Quality Growth Boutique after announcing a ...

DigitalX hires NAB exec as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... designs and develops blockchain technology applications for business and enterprise organisations. DigitalX's asset management division provides low-cost traditional asset management products for qualified investors looking to gain exposure to the growing ...

Future Super in $6 billion acquisition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... encouraged," Sheikh said. "We want to see both funds thrive and the best way to do that is to bring together our asset management, investment consulting and other back-office functions. While the two funds will operate independently, they will be able ...

Vontobel to assess biodiversity impacts of portfolio investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Vontobel Asset Management will measure the biodiversity impacts of its Quality Growth Boutique after announcing a partnership with Carbon4 Finance and CDC Biodiversité. Vontobel has outlined its thesis that the connection between biodiversity management ...

Best ESG super, investment products revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical, Nanuk Asset Management and HESTA took out gongs for ESG products in Money magazine's 2022 Best of the Best Awards. Australian Ethical was named best Australian shares ESG fund, with Alphinity Sustainable Share Fund and Pendal ...

Perpetual launches active ESG ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Perpetual Asset Management Australia (PAMA) has launched an active ETF based on its ethical SRI fund. The ETF, called GIVE, is based on the Perpetual Ethical SRI Fund, managed by portfolio manager Nathan Hughes. This is a key strategic initiative, bringing ...