ESG
Funds management
ESG investing will swing from a “nice to have” to a must-have this year as the Government pursues a regulatory approach, the association said....
Financial planning
A survey of 55 ASX-listed companies across various sectors and market cap sizes has explored their key ESG priorities in the last year....
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....
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....
Funds management
Institutional investors plan to increase their exposure to real assets over the coming years, according to new research from Aviva Investors....
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....
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....
Funds management
Amid numerous global events and policy developments, the responsible investment industry should be looking to steady the ship in the coming year....
Funds management
Value fund managers IML have launched an actively-managed, ESG-focused fund that will invest in Australian equities....
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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