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Zenith completes rollout of ESG classification framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... outcome, "expressly taking into consideration RI/ESG factors which materially alter the Fund's permitted universe and portfolio allocations"' thematic, which seek to achieve an investment outcome that "includes an explicit RI/ESG objective - ...

NTAM launches new quantitative low carbon strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... exposure to potential market upside while seeking to mitigate downside risk." The QLV Low Carbon strategy aims to reduce a portfolio's carbon footprint, seeking a reduction in the carbon intensity of the portfolio and potential emissions from fossil ...

Super funds file Modern Slavery Statements

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... statements and evaluating them," Carlsson said. "It can be challenging to say 'investors think the risks are XYZ in their portfolio without having read those other company statements.'" Moving forward, the financial services sector will also ...

Calculating the value of green transitions: UBS AM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... said UBS quantitative researcher and report co-author Adam Gustafsson. "Everyone is chasing low carbon investments, a portfolio emissions profile lower than the benchmark. However, today's data is backward looking, at least a year lagged. And there is ...

CEFC, CBA finance plastic recycling facility

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... reusable packaging across its supply chain by 2025, while Pact aims to offer 30% recycled content across its packaging portfolio by 2025. The new plant will recycle the equivalent of an estimated one billion PET bottles a year and create long term employment ...

Regulation needs to keep up with the rise of ethical investing: Hejaz Financial Services

HAKAN OZYON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
Ed. note: FS Sustainability is pleased to present this opinion piece from Hakan Ozyon, CEO & Founder, Hejaz Financial Services. The opinions expressed reflect his opinions only. Demand from clients seeking to take up financial products, services, and ...

HSBC AM takes stake in women-owned ESG investment firm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... us from Rosenberg." RadiantESG will be seeking to hire three specialists over the next quarter and developing their portfolio and business structure to launch, Ridley said. "They're giving us the capital to launch with and to have sufficient runway to ...

Global fund manager evolving approaches to ESG investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... firm's sustainable investing and global engagement policies, foster research and product development agendas, advance portfolio integration across asset classes and contribute NTAM's perspectives to external industry associations, the fund manager ...

Assessing buy now pay later sector through an ESG lens

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... Verwey said. "Debt can help pay for essential items, buy a house, pay for education, and even within our impact investing portfolio, we provide debt through microfinance, helping people get out of poverty, or to access renewable energy. Where we think ...

Tracking ESG impact in emerging markets improving: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... funds at American Century integrate ESG into the fundamental investment process, noted senior vice president and senior portfolio manager Patricia Ribeiro. "ESG is still new to emerging markets which can be a challenge," said senior vice president and ...