Surge in power demand, green energy transition fuel investor opportunities, PGIM research finds

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A surge in power demand fueled by artificial intelligence, the growing energy demands of a rising middle class in emerging market economies, rising geopolitical tensions, and the push to decarbonisation... Read more continue reading

BT Panorama managed accounts now exceed 400, diversified and ESG options added

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BT’s managed accounts offering has reached a milestone, with the total number of managed portfolios on BT Panorama pushing past 400, and funds under administration in these products reaching $16... Read more continue reading

Delayed climate policies disproportionately impact lower income and emerging countries, challenging their transition paths to net zero targets

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Climate pathways are integral to economic and market expectations, and investors must increasingly focus their attention on the impact of the energy and climate transitions, particularly in Emerging Markets (EM)... Read more continue reading

Alphinity and CSIRO release responsible AI framework for financial services

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Boutique active equities fund manager, Alphinity Investment Management (Alphinity), and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have released a responsible AI (RAI) framework and actionable toolkit to help investors navigate the... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International raises €200m with second real estate climate impact fund

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Fidelity International (“Fidelity”) has announced the launch of its second real estate climate impact fund, the Fidelity Real Estate Logistics Climate Impact Fund (the “LOGICs” fund, the Fund), successfully raising... Read more continue reading

Understanding emissions reporting necessary for investors and advisors

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Conversations on carbon With Australia on the cusp of implementing mandatory climate reporting in financial statements, much has been written on what’s required, what’s included and who’s captured. While finalisation... Read more continue reading

Impact investing appeal declines but greenwashing not a concern

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Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of Australian investors are willing to sacrifice between 1-10 per cent in returns in order to create a positive impact, according to the seventh global impact... Read more continue reading

Australians want to invest ethically but don’t know who to trust

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Australians are increasingly turning to responsible investing, with 88% expressing a desire for their superannuation and other investments to be invested ethically, up from 83% in 2022, according to the... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International highlights the growing need for Transition Finance and opportunities for Asia-Pacific

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2023 was the planet’s hottest year in recorded history, and Antarctic Sea ice coverage also dropped to a record low. With climate change one of the world’s most pressing risks,... Read more continue reading

Stewart Investors joins Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network as founding member

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Stewart Investors, an active, long-only equity specialist focused on sustainable investing since 2005, has become the founding member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative Investor Network. The RMI Investor Network will... Read more continue reading