ESG

Funds management

With sustainable investing becoming increasingly popular, 80 per cent of ASX 200 companies now link remuneration to ESG outcomes. ...

Editorial

A conversation between Elon Musk and Google co-founder Larry Page reveals the sociopathic nature of the Big Tech companies that dominate ESG funds....

Funds management

Australia has been described as one of the worst countries in the world for transparency of portfolio holdings as clients and the regulator seek more information on susta...

People & Products

Aviva Investors has appointed Nick Molho in a newly-created role of head of climate policy....

Funds management

The Australian ETF industry’s FUM increased by $1.3 billion in February with investors opting for ETFs focused on domestic equities. ...

Funds management

ESG investing will swing from a “nice to have” to a must-have this year as the Government pursues a regulatory approach, the association said....

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

The start of 2022 tested ESG investors’ resolve amid macroeconomic volatility but having a long-term view is critical, an adviser said....

Financial planning

A new study has explored how the role of chief financial officer is changing globally and in Australia to require more than financial expertise....

Funds management

The “green superpower” has benefited from a surge in demand from ESG investors, despite continued concerns over the country’s social and governance practices. ...

Funds management

Platinum has launched the Platinum Global Transition fund, aiming to invest in global ESG-focused companies....

Financial planning

With client expectations and concerns about climate change driving ESG investing, advisers must seize opportunities in this space, an adviser has insisted....

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....

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Funds management

BetaShares has revealed that ETFs themed around ethical, responsible and sustainability concerns held $9.2 billion in funds under management (FUM) at the end of 2022....

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Funds management

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

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