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Investing in healthcare yields financial, social returns: American Century

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... action between financial returns and a positive social impact we are looking to achieve," Li said. "We believe in the strategy we can do both. We can do well by doing good. So, in terms of the good financial returns, we're looking to invest in healthcare ...

More companies reporting on SDGs, but quality lacking: RMIT

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
A growing number of ASX-listed companies are reporting on commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but the quality of disclosure "remains lacking," according to a new report from RMIT University and the United Nations Association of ...

Investors to increase climate-linked passive investments: DWS Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... phased out. On the other hand, they are also seeking new investment opportunities in the renewables space. This twin track strategy goes beyond just the mitigation of risk and also targets good positive returns." DWS manages both active and passive funds ...

Heritage Bank enacts environmental, social, governance policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
Mutual Heritage Bank has enacted an environmental, social and governance position statement that codify the bank's practice around sustainability issues, as well as opens the door to further products and services aligned with an ESG approach. Peter ...

MBS launches Centre for Sustainability and Business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... organisation. Professor Glenn Hoetker, Melbourne Business School The new centre will be led by Professor of Business Strategy and MBS Foundation Chair of Sustainability and Business Glenn Hoetker. "Melbourne Business School is committed to unleashing ...

Data management presents risk, opportunity: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... The report also identified that there is uncertainty over who is responsible and accountable for the data governance strategy and that companies find it difficult to place a value on data. However, organisations that value consumer data are more likely ...

Capacity, resilience and interdependency key engagement topics: Regnan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... within that, we target the way we look at it and the things we're seeking might vary because of the company's market, strategy and maturity of response" Ewings said. "We do take into consideration whether there is value in adding another voice so that ...

Christian Super appoints Mark Rider as chief investment officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... from ANZ Wealth and Private Banking, where in the last seven years, he held various roles including Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Investment Officer. Rider's career started with the Reserve Bank of Australia where he spent 10 years in various ...

ESG integration policy brings consistency, innovation: JPMAM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... 10-point ESG scoring system to evaluate its asset management teams on their level of ESG integration. The coordinated strategy is run by Jennifer Wu, global head of sustainable investing. As part of the new policy statement, the sustainable investing ...

Nuveen secures $150m in commitments for Global Impact Strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
Global investment manager Nuveen has secured US$150 million in commitments for a Global Impact Strategy linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rekha Unnithan, co-head of private markets impact investing, Nuveen The strategy, which is open ...