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ESG indices linked to Myanmar junta

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... Vanguard. 18% of the ESG funds were active, while 82% were passive. In total, ESG-labelled funds managed by the five asset managers allegedly funneled shares worth US$13 billion to weapons dealers, tech firms and other firms linked to the military regime ...

Industry unveils plan to boost female executives

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... Australia's $4 trillion finance sector. Its launch follows the release of gender pay gap data for super funds and asset managers. In financial services, the median total gender pay gap sits at 26%. Women comprise 29% of investment teams at fund managers ...

Upward trends continue despite ESG backlash

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... operations. Science-based targets are now a cornerstone of ESG policies of companies, and investor ESG methodologies. Asset managers are converging towards standardized and common frameworks, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a benchmark. ...

New Forests invests in Thai peat forest

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... it had raised US$130 million towards its US$300 million target for TAFF2. The goal of the fund is to show that asset managers can integrate activities that support sustainability and biodiversity - such as ecosystem restoration, reforestation, and community ...

Rise in ESG commitment by global funds: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
A review of 12 asset managers that Morningstar deems committed ESG has resulted in five receiving upgrades, while several retained their previous ratings. Morningstar has identified 97 firms globally that they deem as falling into an ESG Commitment ...

Hazardous chemicals a key challenge for investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... spanning a series of actions including proposed federal limits on drinking water for six PFAS. "ESG analysts and Asset Managers are closely following these developments and I believe that the size of the IIHC's membership (over 50) speaks to the level ...

Sunshine state issues $2.75bn green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... 11% in Europe, 10% in the UK and 9% across Asia and Japan. Balance sheet investors had the majority at 43%, with asset managers and insurance taking 34%, institutions taking 14% and hedge funds taking 9%.

Forestry fund falls short of target

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... transitioning the Southeast Asian forestry and nature-based solutions sector." The goal of the fund is to show that asset managers can integrate activities that support sustainability and biodiversity - such as ecosystem restoration, reforestation, and ...

Senior appointments at ag managers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
Two agricultural asset managers have made key executive appointments. Warakirri Asset Management has hired Nikki Jordan to the newly created role of head of sustainability. Jordan will report to Warakirri managing director Jim McKay and will "lead the ...

TCorp issues first sustainability bond of 2024

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... 11% in Europe, 10% in the UK and 9% across Asia and Japan. Balance sheet investors had the majority at 43%, with asset managers and insurance taking 34%, institutions taking 14% and hedge funds taking 9%. Chandler pointed to a forthcoming tranche of ...