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Strong demand for ESG products, but education needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... perspective saying, demonstrate for me the actual impact - that's the key." Separately, New Zealand-based fintech of fintech Capital Preferences has released research based on a survey of more than 300 Australian investors, which found that 59% of investors ...

Schroders' sustainable multi-asset fund receives RIAA certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... Doyle said. "We aim to look holistically at sustainability, combining negative screening in key areas, whilst ensuring capital continues to support companies committed to positive change and solutions," Doyle said. "The fund will deliver long-term benefits ...

EY partners to deliver Australian sustainable finance taxonomy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... project" said ASFI executive officer Kristy Graham. The taxonomy is intended to enable the finance sector to direct more capital to companies and assets that will drive the transition to net zero in Australia. ASFI's work will build on what has been ...

Australian investors withdraw from ESG funds: Calastone

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... managing director of Australia and New Zealand at Calastone. "June was the first time we have seen investors withdraw capital from every equity category (except Australian) and every asset class. "The relative resilience of Australian equities reflects ...

Driving ESG engagement via credit portfolios: Neuberger Berman

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... individuals in management who aren't trying to explain executive remuneration. It's more about what's the use of the capital, what are they investing in and engaging with a different part of the organisation." Engagement activities are a ...

CEFC, Qantas Super back low carbon "enabler" fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Qantas Super have allocated a combined $100 million to an Ellerston Capital fund that will focus on investing on companies that are enabling carbon abatement. CEFC and Qantas Super have each invested $50 ...

Pause to YFYS rollout as government announces review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... superannuation system," said ASFA CEO Martin Fahy. "After two years of operation it will allow the impact of YFYS measures on capital allocation to be assessed and address the challenges it presented for infrastructure and ESG-focused investments." The ...

Apply a holistic ESG lens to emerging markets: PGIM Fixed Income

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... said. "If we're hoping to keep things to 2 degrees or lower, that needs to be addressed. "Building these projects are capital intensive. with solar and wind and renewables, the cost is upfront and low cost on an ongoing basis, whereas with other ...

Zurich accelerates net zero commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
Zurich's local operation has committed to reducing the carbon intensity of its investment portfolio by 25% by 2025 while committing to hit net zero for its operations by 2030. Zurich announced new targets and initiatives for its operations in Australia ...

Ramsay commits to Net Zero by 2040

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... having that alignment." In April, HESTA announced it is part of a consortium led by KKR to acquire all the issued share capital of Ramsay Health Care. Image courtesy of Clay Banks on Unsplash