Green is good, say Australian traders

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Trading volume in ESG-related stocks has increased considerably since 2019 and Australian investors are pouring into new ‘green’ sectors, according to data from Australian Investment Exchange Limited (AUSIEX). Analysis also... Read more continue reading

RIAA partners with TNFD to drive engagement on nature risks

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) will convene the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures’ (TNFD) official Consultation Group for Australia and New Zealand, bringing together business, finance, public sector and... Read more continue reading

Millennials and Generation X leading impact investing charge

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Australian millennials and Generation X are leading the rise of impact investing among local investors, according to a global study conducted by US-based asset management firm, American Century Investments. The... Read more continue reading

Most popular recent fund launches are global equities – Strong growth in retail and ESG themed funds

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The last 100 funds launched by Australia’s leading responsible entity provider Equity Trustees have shown global equities to be the most popular, with a sharp rise in ESG-themed funds. ‘The... Read more continue reading

The pros and cons of incorporating Responsible Investment into your practice: webinar debate

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In a recent web discussion, Evergreen Consultants, an independent investment consulting business, invited a group of responsible investing experts to discuss the pros and cons of incorporating Responsible Investment (RI)... Read more continue reading

Adviser events: Investors showing more interest in ‘Conscious Capitalism’

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In line with the continued growth of investor interest in ESG, ethical and impact investment strategies, fund manager Pengana Capital Group has announced a flagship responsible investing event series, Conscious... Read more continue reading

AXA IM bolsters Responsible Investing in Australia with two new funds

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM), with A$1.38trn in assets under management as at end of 2021 globally, has announced that it has unveiled two new funds in Australia – the... Read more continue reading

Clearbridge drives positive, long-term change through ESG stewardship

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It has never been more important for asset managers to understand their portfolio companies and address the long-term environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks within them, says ClearBridge Investments. “Since... Read more continue reading

T. Rowe Price joins Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative

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T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., has announced it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAMI)[1] to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or... Read more continue reading

Responsible Investing – How green is your client and is it important?

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The importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration has reached universal recognition. In Australia, there’s been a proliferation of ESG products competing for investor dollars. How do you best... Read more continue reading