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HNW, UHNW "do not deeply consider ESG issues": Crestone wealth report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2019  |  NEWS
... about this is that socially responsible investing covers the whole umbrella if you like," Holder said. "We have ESG investing - that traditional approach where we're looking for best in class companies doing the right thing from the environmental, social ...

AIIB, Aberdeen Standard Investments form strategic partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... ASI said. ASI will also work with to launch the Sustainable Capital Markets Initiative, which aims to "catalyse ESG investing strategies, act as an engine of change to improve ESG standards and build capacity around responsible investing with various ...

Factor investing such as ESG strategies can be wise approach: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
... Rosenberg Equities, analysed how factor investing in equities can be a "wise approach", as viewed through the lens of ESG investing and specifically the utility of anchoring strategies in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. "Where do we sit now," McDonald ...

Vanguard Australia licenses FTSE Russell index for ESG-related products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... nuclear power, adult entertainment, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, and weapons, FTSE Russell noted. "The adoption of ESG investing has accelerated in recent years, and more investors are looking for opportunities to align their investment choices with their ...

Omega Global Investors, Pinnacle Investment Management in strategic partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... developing customised solutions that people want in the insto space," McCrum said. "As a part of that, certainly ESG investing has become a big part and we're increasingly seeing ESG has been integrated anyway into standard investment processes.... historically ...

Neuberger Berman hires new head of environmental, social and governance investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... markets, and will also chair the firm's ESG Investment Advisory Committee. "As a firm, we have a deep history in ESG investing, going back to our first application of 'avoidance screens' in the 1940s to the launch of our Socially Responsive Investment ...

Majority of investors believe ESG-focused investment improve returns: SSgA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... globally have been using ESG investments for more than five years. The survey also explored potential barriers to ESG investing - or enhancing the integration of ESG across a portfolio. The survey found that 59% of respondents said cost was the number ...

Majority of APAC investors have an ESG investment framework: State Street

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... sustainable investment research at State Street's Centre for Applied Research. "Specifically, traditional barriers to ESG investing are receding, particularly around underperformance, which are not as significant. Some of the changes in regulation over ...

RIAA calls for actions to create responsible financial markets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... into their investment processes is frequently being guided by "soft laws", said Mamadou-Abou Sarr, global head of ESG investing, Northern Trust Asset Management. While hard laws can be used to regulate market behaviour, such as laws and regulations to ...

Cbus Super hires new investment manager - ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... delighted to have someone of Nicole's calibre joining the Cbus investment team. Nicole's international and direct ESG investing experience will be a great asset for Cbus as we ramp up our own company research and direct engagement program," said Kristian ...