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Parametric explores integration of responsible investing in peer-constrained world

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... for assets such as fossil fuels, tobacco, controversial weapons, labour and human rights concerns, etc., the impact of screens can have a minimal impact and can be expressed in a variety of ways. "For any given issue, carbon, or labour rights, there ...

State Street, TruValue Labs to partner in development of AI-assisted ESG research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... data points, Gerard said. Eventually, the goal is to develop algorithms that can analyse ESG data for not only negative screens, but for predictive use on positive impact. Theoretically speaking, such an AI-based process could pinpoint signals for companies ...

Neuberger Berman hires new head of environmental, social and governance investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Advisory Committee. "As a firm, we have a deep history in ESG investing, going back to our first application of 'avoidance screens' in the 1940s to the launch of our Socially Responsive Investment team in 1989," Amato said. "Jonathan will enhance our ...

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund has exceeded minimum target for IPO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... the Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited (MEC), a new ethically screened global equity LIC. Morphic combines ethical screens with an investment strategy focusses on growing wealth over the long-term by generating returns in excess of the benchmark over ...

Global sustainable, responsible, impact assets hit $22tr: GSIA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... with AMP Capital announcing in additional to their commitment to ESG integration, they're now putting in place negative screens as well. Superannuation funds will do corporate engagement, ESG integration, selected negative screens and even make an allocation ...

Hunter Hall to merge with Pengana Capital to create $3bn fund manager

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... market briefing today, Hunter Hall Chair Kevin Eley emphasised that the merged business will retain the Hunter Hall ethical screens "for key funds." Eley said in the briefing that the ethical charter of Hunter Hall "aligns with" Pengana's approach to ...

Morphic Asset Management launches ethical global equities LIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... global equity LIC. Jack Lowenstein, co-founder and managing director, Morphic Asset Management Morphic combines ethical screens with an investment strategy focusses on growing wealth over the long-term by generating returns in excess of the benchmark ...

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank launch Socially Responsible Growth Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... through the bank and through our highly recognised, true to label Bendigo SmartStart Super fund." Sandhurst Trustees has screens in place for gambling, tobacco, alcohol, adult entertainment services, controversial weapons, cosmetic companies that use ...

BetaShares launches ETHI sustainability-themed ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... BetaShares has launched a sustainability-themed ETF based on global stocks that are selected based on a broad set of ethical screens. Alex Vynokur, managing director, BetaShares The BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI) invests in ...

SSGA launches tobacco, controversial weapons-free global equities fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has launched an international equities fund which screens out companies involved in tobacco and controversial weapons. Jonathan Shead, head of portfolio strategies, Asia Pacific, SSGA The State Street International ...