Adviser willingness is the key hurdle to the uptake of ESG matters by financial advisers; they should not feel afraid or embarrassed if they are less familiar with what c...

Ahead of the Responsible Investment Association Australia annual conference in May, Zenith Investment Partners' Dugald Higgins shares his thoughts on the evolving sector ...

A specialist Australian asset manager has been recognised as one of just eight firms globally to be classed as an ESG leader by Morningstar....

Multiboutique asset manager Warakirri Asset Management has appointed a head of sustainability, a newly created role for the business....

The government is seeking feedback on Australia’s sustainable finance strategy, which has been structured around the pillars of improved transparency on climate and sust...

Federated Hermes and First Sentier Investors have announced new hires to boost their sustainability and impact capabilities....

A survey of 55 ASX-listed companies across various sectors and market cap sizes has explored their key ESG priorities in the last year....

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....

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

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

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

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

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...

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