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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