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Government commits to establishing green finance standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... we know we needs to be done." Jones' commitment was welcomed by Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) CEO Simon O'Connor. "We welcome the government's recognition of the concrete role it needs to play in leveraging capital to achieve ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips ahead of merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical has seen a slight drop in its funds under management, including a final institutional redemption, and provided an update on its merger with Christian Super. Australian Ethical's total FUM now sits at $6.18 billion, a drop of 0.4% ...

Consultation on faith-based products opens

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... membership have not yet had time to dig deeply into the exposure drafts of this proposed change as of publication, but CEO Simon O'Connor told FS Sustainability that the organisation will engage with Treasury. "We welcome Treasury's consultation on this ...

Schroders' sustainable multi-asset fund receives RIAA certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... ever-increasing importance of ESG themes to companies, investors and regulators, said Schroders' CIO and head of multi-asset Simon Doyle said. "We aim to look holistically at sustainability, combining negative screening in key areas, whilst ensuring ...

Australian Ethical, Christian Super confirm merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
After announcing they were exploring a merger in April, Australian Ethical and Christian Super have signed a Successor Fund Transfer deed. The decision brings an end to Christian Super, which was established in 1984, with all its members expected to ...

HESTA pushes legal alignment to UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
Super fund HESTA says aligning Australian law to the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) would enhance outcomes for Indigenous Australians as well as stronger long-term returns for super fund members. Human rights ...

RIAA certifies two Real Asset Management funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... relative capital stability, amid volatile investment conditions for Australian fixed income investors" Frearson said. RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor congratulated RAM on the certification. "RIAA's Responsible Investment Certification Program differentiates ...

Australians expect ethical investing: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... risk if you're not considering the values of clients in the way you invest their retirement savings," said RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor. "There is a more discerning consumer out there today. One, we're seeing more of them are already investing ...

Australian Ethical sees net inflows surge upward

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical Investment's net inflows rose 42%, with funds under management up to $6.94 billion as of the end of the first half of the financial year. Half hear operating revenue rose 38% to $35.2 million, compared to the six months ended ...

Future Super in $6 billion acquisition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Super has always looked to drive economies of scale for members by focussing on growth," said Future Super founder and CEO Simon Sheikh. "This acquisition will help us deliver significant benefits to members of both Funds with all members expected to ...