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ESG strong factor in M&A activity: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... buying climate-related technologies, or social-related technologies to actually change or transition their existing portfolio," Chadha noted. Private equity investors are also - and should - align long-term decisions like capex to ESG outcomes, Chadha ...

ESG managed accounts drive strong growth: BT Panorama

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... managed accounts on the platform to 12. "The thing about the diversified portfolios is that they speak to a whole-of-portfolio solution for advisers," noted BT head of managed accounts Zac Leman. "Diversified managed portfolios are seeing strong flows ...

Westpac sets 2030 net zero commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... that drive the economy towards net zero," said Westpac CEO Peter King. "With nearly 80% of Westpac's electricity portfolio in renewable energy, we're already funding the transition to a cleaner future. Now, by releasing sector targets for 2030 ...

Ausbil charts ESG activities and portfolio engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... Ausbil Investment Management. Ausbil released its 2021 ESG report, delving into material ESG issues that impacted the portfolio. The expanding ESG research team works in coordination with portfolio teams to integrate these opsevations. "Ultimately, you ...

Perennial awarded $100m Mercer mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... (IMPQ) and also manages ESG initiatives across the Perennial Group. The Better Future Strategy is an actively managed portfolio that focuses on small and mid-cap companies that address global sustainability challenges. A business of Marsh McLennan, Mercer ...

Innova launches ESG model portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... discrimination controversies, Innova said. The first two ESG portfolios launched are the Innova Sustainable Future Balanced Portfolio and the Innova Sustainable Future High Growth Portfolio. The charities that will initially receive funding through the ...

Stewart Investors identifies progress to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
Stewart Investors Sustainable Funds Group has identified that more than half of its portfolio is invested in companies that are making direct or indirect contributions to climate change solutions, while building towards a net zero 2050 target. The Sustainable ...

Strong demand for ESG products, but education needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... only 10% believe they are receiving a high-calibre ESG investing experience and only 14% are confident their current portfolio is fully aligned to their values. Capital Preferences is a platform that allows adivsers to run a sustainable investment simulator ...

Resource efficiency a marker for investment performance: Osmosis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... firm demonstrates through their research as being uncorrelated to other common factors. When applied to a diversified portfolio, it results in a tilt towards the most resource efficient companies and has evidenced stronger risk-adjusted returns. "What ...

Schroders' sustainable multi-asset fund receives RIAA certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... process, they have applied a biodiversity lens to Australian equities through the 2021 hiring of William Wu, an experienced portfolio manager and also co-author and lecturer of Sustainable and Responsible Investing at UNSW. Sustainability has been a ...