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Using data, reporting to fill in the steps to net zero 2050: Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Investors are seeking a holistic approach to managing climate risks, and are working to figure out how they're going to implement the plans that get them to their net zero targets. Investors are still seeking information on carbon metrics, physical ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... ESG investment strategy globally. Simpson joins from CalPERS, where she was managing investment director for board governance and sustainability. In that role, Simpson was responsible for leading the development and execution of CalPERS' Sustainable ...

Deep engagement to follow SSGA CEO letter to directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... on this area over time." As part of this engagement campaign, SSGA will specifically hone in on the nomination and governance committee and their role in considering diverse candidates and on making sure the directors they are nominating are not serving ...

American Century launches small cap fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... providing superior risk-adjusted returns over the long-term. The fund takes into account material ESG issues and corporate governance practices and seeks to avoid companies that do not meet fundamental responsibilities, including in human rights, labour ...

Portfolio holdings disclosure regulations come into effect

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Superannuation funds will have to disclose their portfolio holdings across a range of assets and derivatives as regulations for portfolio holdings disclosure (PHD) come into force this year. Super funds will be required to publish their first PHD reports ...

Australian funds highlighted for climate action plans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... for actions within the four areas - investment, corporate engagement, policy advocacy, and investor disclosure, with governance as a cross-cutting theme across all areas. "You can see there are different approaches by different funds, and it goes to ...

Retail investors integrating ESG into investment decisions: Investment Trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... really been elevated throughout the year, culminating in COP26," she said. However, environmental, social and corporate governance issues weighed differently in investors minds. Environmental issues were the most influential factors, with 37% of respondents ...

Accountants to play central role in ESG developments: CPA Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... superannuation funds in managing climate-related risks and opportunities as part of their existing risk management and governance frameworks. Beyond climate change, other aspects of ESG-related reporing and management is expected to continue to play ...

Proxy advisers assess impacts of government reform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Proxy advisers are grappling with the implications of reforms announced last month, saying that the changes will introduce operational risks and could force a rethink of how they provide services. Beginning 7 February, all proxy advisers must hold a ...

What you read in 2021

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... ESG Superannuation Study. Rainmaker assesses the elements of being a quality ESG super fund against five dimensions - governance, or how the fund declares its commitments to ESG principles; investment transparency, or portfolio level disclosure and disclosure ...