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ESG set to face ‘weaponisation’ under second Trump administration

By Oksana Patron •  — 1 minute read

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are expected to face further challenges, or even “weaponisation ... READ MORE

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Westpac ‘ignoring science’: Big bank under fire for oil, gas expander lending

By Jessica Penny •  — 1 minute read

According to a clean energy and finance advocacy organisation, one of the country’s biggest banks has “thumbed its n ... READ MORE

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Asset managers should brace for tighter ESG, AI scrutiny, firm warns

By Jessica Penny •  — 1 minute read

Asset managers are being urged to not only figure out what sustainability means for them, but to review how they’re em ... READ MORE

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Vanguard apologises, says investors won’t foot $12.9m bill for misleading ESG claims

By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic •  — 1 minute read

Vanguard apologised to its clients on Wednesday and assured that they won’t be footing the $12.9 million bill received ... READ MORE

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ESG ETFs see decade-low demand

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

Demand for ESG ETFs has declined, with Global X reporting the popularity of these funds is at the lowest level since 201 ... READ MORE

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ClearBridge brings ESG slant equity fund to Aussie investors

By Jessica Penny •  — 1 minute read

The global equity manager is providing exposure to companies that it believes are “committed to change”. ... READ MORE

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All eyes on ESG commitments this reporting season: Martin Currie

By Jessica Penny •  — 1 minute read

As Australia’s reporting season approaches, market experts are spotlighting the growing emphasis on sustainability and ... READ MORE

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Super funds reinforce responsible investment commitment with ESG appointments

By Jessica Penny •  — 1 minute read

Cbus and TelstraSuper have each welcomed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leads to advance their responsible ... READ MORE

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Vision Super seeks coal haven in reversal of ESG policy

By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic •  — 1 minute read

Despite stating on its website that it provides members a tilt away from carbon, it’s been revealed that Vision Super ... READ MORE

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Private Markets Investing 2024 Special Report: Your in-depth and informative guide to diversifying portfolios and mitigating the effects of market volatility

By Julius Ponce •  — 1 minute read

Welcome to our exclusive e-book, unlocking the potential of private markets in modern investment strategies. Explore fou ... READ MORE

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Investors snap up Aussie green bond in support of government’s green vision

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

Launched on Tuesday, the first-ever green bond was more than three times oversubscribed and counts investment manager Pe ... READ MORE

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Federal Court finds Active Super misled investors on ESG credentials

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings against the $13.5 billion fund last year over allegations it misrepresented to ... READ MORE

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Super performance test at odds with Future Made in Australia, warns industry body

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

The current framework of the test remains a barrier to allocating capital at scale towards the energy transition despite ... READ MORE

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Australia sees $7bn flow to inaugural green bonds

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

The debut of Treasury’s green bond was met with a warm reception from fixed income investors, receiving over $22 billi ... READ MORE

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Relative Return: Taking an ESG lens to active ETFs

By Robyn Tongol •  — 1 minute read

In this episode of Relative Return, host Maja Garaca Djurdjevic chats with James Harwood, director and senior portfolio ... READ MORE

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Super funds double investments in ‘climate wrecking’ companies

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

While super funds have doubled their investments in the fossil fuel industry to nearly $40 billion, investments in clean ... READ MORE

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When does a mega fund choose to engage or divest?

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

Aware Super has outlined its systematic approach to corporate engagement as institutional investors increasingly assert ... READ MORE

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Institutional sustainability flows hindered by obstacles

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

While there is a strong global appetite for responsible investment, three executives have pointed out obstacles hinderin ... READ MORE

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Aware Super predicts paradigm shift in ESG and portfolio value

By Rhea Nath •  — 1 minute read

The chief executive of the $150 billion fund anticipates a significant shift in how ESG factors will influence portfolio ... READ MORE

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ART adds thermal coal to its list of exclusions, affirms net zero pledge

By Jessica Penny •  — 1 minute read

Australia’s second-largest super fund has added thermal coal companies to its list of investment exclusions. ... READ MORE