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Australian Ethical sees path through anti-ESG push

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical's deputy chief investment officer and head of multi-asset John Woods believes that recent anti-ESG moves create a unique opportunity for ethical investors. Despite short-term disruptions caused by policy shifts from the new US administration ...

BlackRock moves on natural capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... to capital. The question is: who else is ready for this shift? "For those who recognise what's happening, the time to act is now."

Banks' culture, conduct has government committee 'deeply concerned'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
A parliamentary committee has flagged serious governance concerns within Australia's big banks, saying it has seen a reversal of hard-won gains from the Royal Commission. The House Standing Committee on Economics released its annual report into Australia's ...

ASFA acts to remove First Nations access issues

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... fund, complete paperwork efficiently and receive good, consistent service. "We have listened, we have learned, and now we act." She noted the reforms are not a simple task but "we owe it to them to get this right". "This is not about checking a box or ...

Nature-related education initiatives scaled up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... and tools they need to understand key concepts related to nature and business, and to help them identify, assess, report and act on their nature-related issues," the TNFD said. It said the resources have been made available in response to growing demand ...

Investors want more transparency in responsible investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
An increasing number of stakeholders, including regulators, clients, and the public, are requiring asset managers to provide "clear and comprehensive" reports on environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) activities, according to new research ...

Apex names country head and COO

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Apex Group has expanded its Australian leadership team with two key appointments following its agreement to buy Iress's superannuation business. Nick Bradford has been named country head for Australia with Chris Stevens taking on the role of chief ...

Super moves: Aware Super, CareSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Aware Super has added a new associate portfolio manager to its infrastructure team. In the new role at the $190 billion superannuation fund, Sue Jiang is responsible for the origination of new investment opportunities and managing the existing investments ...

Platinum staffers join Merlon Capital

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Merlon Capital Partners has hired two investment specialists from Platinum Asset Management and invited former AMP chief Andrew Mohl to join a new advisory board. Julian McCormack and Kirit Hira have joined the investment team as portfolio managers. ...

ART appoints chief commercial officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Australian Retirement Trust has confirmed the appointment of Stephen McKay as its chief commercial officer. McKay was appointed in an interim capacity last July when the $300 billion super fund overhauled its senior management team. He replaced long-tenured ...