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BNP Paribas names APAC head of stewardship

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Singapore-based Jane Ho is the new head of stewardship, Asia Pacific at BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM). In her new role, Ho will lead the firm's stewardship activities in Asia Pacific, including researching key corporate governance issues ...

Energy insecurity won't halt green transition: Northern Trust Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Although energy insecurity has led world leaders to focus on meeting energy demand in the near term, the green transition is "still a go," according to Northern Trust Asset Management's latest five-year capital markets outlook. Northern Trust Asset ...

ESG tops inflation, rate hikes as key priority for fixed income investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
ESG integration is at the top of investors priorities through fixed income allocations over the next 12 months, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). SSGA has released its annual The Future State of Fixed Income, based on a global survey ...

Equipsuper hires new head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Equip Super hire has recruited a new head of responsible investments from BT as part of a suite of senior hires and internal promotions. Jessie Pettigrew joins Equip as head of responsible investments, having most recently worked at BT Financial Group ...

Low carbon APAC ETF lists on SGX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
A low carbon ETF focusing on developed and emerging markets in Asia Pacific has listed on the SGX. The CSOP CGS-CIMB FTSE Asia Pacific Low Carbon Index ETF launched with assets under management of S$150 million at launch. With this launch, the total ...

ASX sees first strike against remuneration report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Nearly 30% of ASX shareholders have voted against the company's remuneration report, triggering a first strike warning to its board. At the ASX AGM, 29.77% of shareholders voted against the remuneration report as the exchange announced further delays ...

Investors call for 75% emissions reduction by 2035

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
A coalition of Australia's largest superannuation funds and fund managers have outlined "high priority" policy recommendations including a 75% reduction target by 2035. The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has called on the federal government ...

bfinance sounds alarm on "overly simplistic" carbon targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Investors face potentially serious pitfalls if they apply "overly simplistic" carbon-reducing targets in equity portfolios, according to bfinance. The independent investment consultant identified a restricted manager universe, sub-optimal or unintended ...

Podcast: Calling "enough" on incremental sustainability progress with Mathew Nelson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Earlier this year, EY published Enough: A review of corporate sustainability, in a world running out of time. The report calls for a total rethink of corporate sustainability, including posing questions to companies on breaking the cycle of incrementalism. ...

Fortescue Metals strengthens 2030 decarbonisation targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Fortescue Metals will deploy US$6.2 billion by 2030 to eliminate fossil fuel use and achieve "real zero" Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its iron ore operations. The company announced this week that their updated decarbonisation plans will "generate ...