Zenith appoints two senior leaders to support continued growth

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Zenith has bolstered its research and investment capabilities through two senior appointments, with Charl Marais joining the business as senior portfolio manager, and Dan Cave joining in the newly created

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17 Jun 2026

Can defence and ESG considerations coexist in an investment portfolio?

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With global conflict driving investor interest in defence sectors, Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment at Zenith Investment Partners, says excluding defence from portfolios can raise difficult questions for investors.

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22 Apr 2026

Key to private markets is understanding the opportunities and the risks

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Once exclusive to large institutions, inflows to private markets funds have been strong as investors flock to access well-performing asset classes such as private equity, credit, infrastructure and property. But

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23 Mar 2026

Responsible investing is growing up, not winding down

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Responsible investing is moving beyond what has been a challenging time as the sector adopts a more pragmatic position, according to Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment & real assets

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16 Jan 2026

Private markets investors need to be aware of inherent liquidity challenges

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Investors are increasingly exploring private markets as traditional portfolios battle geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, according to Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment and real assets at Zenith. In a recent

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19 Nov 2025

The Great Greenhushing: Companies retreat from ESG amid regulatory uncertainty

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The retreat from ESG commitments could have long-term consequences for both corporate reputations and financial risk management as investors increasingly scrutinise companies for their sustainability practices, according to Dugald Higgins,

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08 Apr 2025

ESG isn’t going away, but it will change

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Despite political debates around climate reporting, ESG remains a critical factor in business strategy, Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment and sustainability at Zenith Investment Partners said. While Australia’s federal

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05 Feb 2025

‘Greenruling’ – greenwashing risks on the rise

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The Australian regulator is taking an increasingly aggressive stance against greenwashing, having issued approximately $11.4 million in penalties within the funds management industry since 2022, and this amount is set

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25 Sep 2024

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

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02 Apr 2024

Mandatory climate reporting proposal likely to hit roadblocks

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The proposal requiring financial services businesses and managed funds to include climate metrics in their financial reporting is leading to complications, particularly around consistency in reporting standards, says Zenith Investment

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05 Feb 2024