social and governance

Expert Analysis

There are many different ways of looking at ESG, including often-overlooked opportunities for alpha generation via companies improving their ESG status, writes Will Deer....

People & Products

Metrics hires sustainability-focused investment director

Metrics Credit Partners, one of Australia’s biggest non-bank corporate lenders, has announced new appointments within its investments and corporate teams to support its e...

Funds management

Scientific Beta adds low carbon option to its key indices

Smart beta index provider, Scientific Beta to offer a low carbon option on all of its flagship multi-smart-factor indices....

Funds management

Government urged to promote sustainable finance

The Federal Government should take steps to make sure the Australian finance industry is acting in sustainable ways, according to a report on sustainable finance in Austr...

Financial planning

Advisers need more transparency to promote ESG

Limited transparency is preventing advisers from properly advising on ethical investment considerations, according to Australian Ethical Investment. ...