SUSTAINABILITY
People & Products
Federated Hermes and First Sentier Investors have announced new hires to boost their sustainability and impact capabilities....
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
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
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
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...
Policy & Regulation
A sustainability executive has highlighted what a lack of transparency on ESG metrics in fund holdings data means for advisers and investors. ...
Policy & Regulation
Business groups have welcomed the Government’s commitment to a Sustainable Finance Agenda and a consultation on a mandatory climate-related financial disclosure....
People & Products
Colonial First State has launched a sustainable growth fund, Thrive+ , to help consumers invest in a sustainable way. ...
People & Products
JANA has launched an independent advisory council to deliver guidance on sustainable investing....
People & Products
LGT Crestone has appointed Amanda MacDonald to the role of head of sustainability, joining the firm with over 14 years’ experience in the investment industry with a focus...
Funds management
Russell Investments has launched Sustainable Managed Portfolios, providing Australian investors with exposure to predominantly sustainable managers and strategies within ...
People & Products
First Sentier Investors has expanded its responsible investment and corporate sustainability capabilities with three appointments....
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