ESG

Financial planning

The start of 2022 tested ESG investors’ resolve amid macroeconomic volatility but having a long-term view is critical, an adviser said....

Financial planning

A new study has explored how the role of chief financial officer is changing globally and in Australia to require more than financial expertise....

Funds management

The “green superpower” has benefited from a surge in demand from ESG investors, despite continued concerns over the country’s social and governance practices. ...

Funds management

Platinum has launched the Platinum Global Transition fund, aiming to invest in global ESG-focused companies....

Financial planning

With client expectations and concerns about climate change driving ESG investing, advisers must seize opportunities in this space, an adviser has insisted....

Financial planning

An Australian Ethical white paper has ranked switching to a responsible fund among the top three ways for Australians to reduce their individual carbon footprint....

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Funds management

BetaShares has revealed that ETFs themed around ethical, responsible and sustainability concerns held $9.2 billion in funds under management (FUM) at the end of 2022....

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Funds management

Institutional investors plan to increase their exposure to real assets over the coming years, according to new research from Aviva Investors....

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Policy & Regulation

HUB24 has announced the launch of additional ESG ratings functionality on the platform for selected managed funds and over 350 Australian listed securities....

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Policy & Regulation

CFA Societies Australia is urging asset managers to adopt its voluntary global ESG disclosure standards in a step towards uniformity and transparency for investors....

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Funds management

Amid numerous global events and policy developments, the responsible investment industry should be looking to steady the ship in the coming year....

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Funds management

Value fund managers IML have launched an actively-managed, ESG-focused fund that will invest in Australian equities....

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Funds management

Amid growing ESG regulation around the world, new research foresees interest in disclosure obligations and fund names and classifications to rise further in the coming ye...

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Financial planning

BT has shared the key trends in the managed account space which are expected to continue in 2023....

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Policy & Regulation

A sustainability executive has highlighted what a lack of transparency on ESG metrics in fund holdings data means for advisers and investors. ...

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