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ESG product definitions a matter for legislation: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission believes that standard definitions of ESG products and investments should be set by legislation. ASIC senior executive leader, corporations Claire LaBouchardiere spoke at the recent Australian Council ...

ESG managed accounts drive strong growth: BT Panorama

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... new managed accounts launched so far in this calendar year include those managed by Lonsec, Blackrock and Russell Investments. BT is committed to supporting advisers to assist investors with further insights on ESG investment options and has embedded ...

Perennial awarded $100m Mercer mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
Mercer Investments has awarded a $100 million mandate to the Perennial Better Future Strategy. Perennial Better Futures is a boutique investment business owned by Perennial Partners. It includes the Perennial Better Future Trust and the associated active ...

State of the Environment report a wake up call for business, investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... business and finance issues and the future adoption of the global TNFD framework. The report also highlights where investments have made a positive impact. Individuals, NGOs and businesses are increasingly purchasing and managing large areas of land ...

Strong demand for ESG products, but education needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... commissioned by Australian Ethical, 57% of surveyed financial advisers have seen an increase in client demand for responsible investments over the last 12 months. 65% of advisers say tat asking about clients' ESG needs is "required to fulfil their Best ...

Schroders' sustainable multi-asset fund receives RIAA certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... and research develop. The strategy is also expected to allocate a small proportion of capital towards impact type investments accessed either through thematic strategies or Schroders' existing global thematic equity range." Schroders has in recent years ...

EY partners to deliver Australian sustainable finance taxonomy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... done in other taxonomies, which have been developed to provide credible and transparent definitions of sustainable investments. "An important role for an Australian taxonomy would be to help guide the transition of the economy, financial portfolios ...

Australian Ethical, Christian Super confirm merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... Ethical has been investing for a better world, carving out positive impact for people, planet and animals through our investments. We're delighted to welcome new members who share this vision and want to use the power of their money to support a ...

Pause to YFYS rollout as government announces review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... have the potential to create such outcomes by discouraging certain investment decisions or certain infrastructure investments," Jones said in an announcement. "Treasury will be tasked in its review to examine and consider the operation of the new laws ...

BNPP AM releases "biodiversity footprint" for investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has analysed its equities and fixed income investments to determine its biodiversity footprint - the potential negative impact their portfolio has on nature. A year after announcing a biodiversity roadmap, BNP ...