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UBS hires ESG specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... recruited Camille Wynter as head of Australian ESG Research. Wynter - who has more than ten years' experience in sustainable finance - joins the investment banker from the Commonwealth Bank where she was director of sustainable finance. Before that ...

Janus Henderson launches net zero active ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... our products," said Janus Henderson head of Australia Matt Gaden. "Following the successful launches of our Global Sustainable Equity Active ETF ('FUTR') in September 2021, and our Tactical Income Active ETF ('TACT') in July 2020, we continue to provide ...

QIC adds office fund to net zero commitment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... responsible, future-focused real estate investor, we recognise that environmental performance not only drives long-term sustainable outcomes for our investors, tenants and assets, but also empowers resilient and healthy communities for future prosperity," ...

Budget "misses opportunity" to address sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... federal budget has been labelled a "missed opportunity" or a "massive missed opportunity" on areas including climate and sustainable development. As reported in sister publication Financial Standard, the 2022 Federal Budget delivered a cash splash for ...

The value of knowing what you own

MARY JANE MCQUILLEN  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... been a particularly active discussion for European regulators and investors, with one result being the EU's recent Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), through which ClearBridge has a number of funds classified under Article 8. Areas of ...

UniSuper allocates to venture capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
UniSuper has allocated $75 million towards venture capital for its sustainable investment options. UniSuper has secured a relationship with Uniseed, an early-stage commercialisation fund manager. Established in 2000 and now owned by the Universities ...

Greenwashing key concern as Ethical Advisers Co-op passes $2bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... times, "reflecting an increased level of consumer awareness and concern about the genuine nature of their ethical and sustainable investments," EAC said in their annual report. "Greenwashing is a big thing we're talking clients through - or rather ...

Nanuk launches global sustainable equities ETP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... energy efficiency, agriculture, water, waste management, recycling, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing and sustainable materials," said Nanuk chief investment officer Tom King. "All of these areas are undergoing significant changes as the world ...

US SEC proposes rules for climate disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... aligning their business activities with Paris targets and minimizing transition risks." US SIF, the US peak body for the sustainable investment industry, noted that they initially asked the SEC to establish a comprehensive ESG disclosure framework in ...

Apostle Funds Management launches people and planet fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... is to generate financial return via multiple asset classes, while creating positive impact in line with several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "The People and Planet Diversified Fund is the natural evolution of sustainable investment in Australia," ...