ESG

Funds management

The US-China trade war might be at the forefront of investors’ minds, but sustainability issues could be more pressing, according to Robeco. ...

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Funds management

The responsible landscape is rapidly evolving and incorporating ESG factors into funds’ investment philosophies seems to be more relevant than ever, Legg Mason said....

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Funds management

FTSE Russell and Sustainalytics have announced a global partnership in benchmarks as well as ESG research and ratings....

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Funds management

Millennials are leading the pack when it comes to getting advice and going green, according to Legg Mason. ...

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Financial planning

RIAA and AXA IM have launched the Financial Adviser Guide to Responsible Investment to help advisers deepen their understanding of responsible investment....

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Funds management

Boutique investment manager, Ausbil has announced it has commenced managing global strategies....

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Funds management

Ausbil argues that if a business relies on underpaid workers, slavery, or weak regulation on social issues, their earnings will unlikely be sustainable....

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Funds management

Scientific Beta’s ESG filter has helped to exclude Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi from its environmental, social and governance indices....

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Funds management

Insight Investment has launched a country sustainability risk model for sovereign assessments....

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People & Products

AMP Capital has announced the appointment of Emily Woodland as co-head of sustainable investment, effective 12 November....

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Expert Analysis

Pablo Berrutti writes that as regulators and companies show increasing focus on climate change, investors cannot afford either financially or ethically to look away from ...

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Funds management

The list of superannuation funds divesting from tobacco continues to grow, with Crescent Wealth joining the Tobacco Free Finance Pledge in the UN General Assembly last we...

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Funds management

Global asset manager, Eaton Vance Australia, has joined the Responsible Investment Association Australasia....

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Funds management

AMP Capital has completed its $440 million divestment from tobacco securities and become a founding signatory to the Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge....

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Funds management

Willis Towers Watson has worked with MSCI to develop a new investment strategy emphasising the importance of integrating ESG factors within the investment process....

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