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Aussie asset managers rise to RI challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... RIAA co-CEO Estelle Parker said. In light of this the selection criteria were refined last year. They now include ESG integration in decision-making, strong stewardship, and transparency. "It's incredibly encouraging to see such strong progress ...

Asset manager defends climate group exit

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... incorporate analysis of it in our investment process. "Our investment philosophy, process and robust approach to ESG integration and independent engagement with debt issuers remain unchanged." The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), which runs CA100+ ...

Aus funds hit by outflows, global gains for passive ESG

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) did not materially contribute to underperformance. "ESG integration has become the norm for most fund managers, and investors who have defined their values will continue to pursue pure sustainable ...

Cbus bolsters ESG integration with new hire

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... has joined Cbus Super to drive integration of ESG risk and opportunity across portfolios. In the role of head of ESG integration, Williams will support the creation of long-term returns for members of the $98 billion industry fund for building and construction ...

Podcast: Beyond ESG - UN PRI stewardship and engagement initiatives with David Atkin

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... financial institutions with over US$121 trillion in assets under management, working together to advocate for ESG integration into investment activities to promote sustainability. David Atkin, chief executive, has a long list of accolades to his name ...

Westpac looks for next CSO

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... for me to continue to lead and scale impact across the economy, and across Australia, and globally." Toohill led ESG integration across the company and strengthened ESG risk and control frameworks. Sustainability disclosures are now led by finance, community ...

Younger members drive demand

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... Digging deeper into the super fund's profile, UniSuper is a rarity in the industry based on the extent of its ESG integration. "ESG is not limited to just the ESG team within our investments team but our entire investment team... our chief investment ...

ASX companies boosting ESG staff, oversight: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... have lagged on ESG and they're playing catch up now, or it could be that with larger companies, the focus is on 'ESG integration,' whereas for smaller companies, you're more likely to find strategies that are profit with purpose. However, it's quite ...

Rise in ESG commitment by global funds: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... basic. "More than ever, sustainability-focused investors should be discerning when selecting asset managers as ESG integration practices, resources, and active ownership activities can vary significantly," said Hortense Bioy, global director of sustainability ...

Australia climbs quickly on climate policy development

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... set to be a year of multiple significant regulatory changes across the globe. This is likely to see a ramp up of ESG integration, legislative compliance, consolidated reporting, supply chain due diligence and ramping up of artificial intelligence tools. ...