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ESG by the numbers

By Neil Griffiths •  — 1 minute read

An underlying premise of ESG investing is that socially responsible companies produce superior financial results as firs ... READ MORE

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New report shows substantial increase in high levels of ESG disclosure among ASX 200

By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic •  — 1 minute read

The June 2022 ACSI assessment of ESG reporting trends in the ASX 200 has seen an increase in the number of companies joi ... READ MORE

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Investment industry subject to additional ESG scrutiny on the road to COP27

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

The next UN Climate Change Conference is due to be held in Egypt in November. ... READ MORE

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Over 40% of Australians don’t trust ESG claims

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

While most Australians believe that companies have the power to make a difference, they are sceptical as to the real imp ... READ MORE

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SEC ups disclosure for ESG-related funds, advisers

By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic •  — 1 minute read

The SEC has proposed to enhance disclosures by certain investment advisers and investment companies about ESG practices. ... READ MORE

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Asia-Pacific excels in ESG adoption

By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic •  — 1 minute read

The Asia-Pacific region is leading the world on ESG adoption, a new study has found. ... READ MORE

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BlackRock introduces five ESG model portfolios

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

The new portfolios will initially be made available on Praemium before heading to other platforms. ... READ MORE

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How rising inflation affects ESG strategies

By Robyn Tongol •  — 1 minute read

As part of our ESG Summit Series, host David Stratford is joined by James Harwood, senior portfolio manager at Russell I ... READ MORE

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Boards are increasingly incorporating ESG goals into company strategy

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

According to a new report, ESG discussions in boardrooms worldwide have increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... READ MORE

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Younger investors demand greater ESG input

By Paul Hemsley •  — 1 minute read

When investors are looking for the biggest long-term returns, they’re usually most interested in robust industries and ... READ MORE

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Aussies will pay up to 80% more for ESG leadership: study

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

New research suggests that companies can achieve ‘substantial’ top-line growth by being a leader in ESG. ... READ MORE

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Investors swaying corporate ESG through unwavering activism

By Paul Hemsley •  — 1 minute read

There’s a big push from investors to wield more control over how companies operate. ... READ MORE

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Multinational behemoths boosting ESG credentials

By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic •  — 1 minute read

Walk past any rubbish bin outside local fast-food outlets, and the scene is the same – overstuffed trash containers fu ... READ MORE

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Directors raise concerns about execution of ESG goals

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

Board members globally have highlighted a number of challenges related to ESG. ... READ MORE

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Boutique group launches new ESG fund

By Neil Griffiths •  — 1 minute read

Apostle Funds Management (AFM) said the new fund will “help tackle the world’s largest challenges”. ... READ MORE

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ESG fund inflows surge to $3bn, but Australia still lags behind globally

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

Inflows for Australian ESG funds increased more than fourfold last year.   ... READ MORE

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Australian Unity hires property ESG lead

By Jon Bragg •  — 1 minute read

The firm said the new appointment strengthened its commitment to sustainability. ... READ MORE

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What’s on the horizon in crypto regulation?

By Malavika Santhebennur •  — 1 minute read

Stronger licensing and accreditation requirements could be in the offing for crypto asset advisers, according to Zerocap ... READ MORE

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Key trends driving ESG agenda in 2022 revealed

By Malavika Santhebennur •  — 1 minute read

Companies could expect greater scrutiny of their corporate sustainability efforts in 2022 amid concerns around greenwash ... READ MORE

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Accounting for ESG impacts: When will local property players start factoring this into the investment equation?

By Neil Griffiths •  — 1 minute read

Heard the one about the start-up property fund that hired an environmental expert as its third employee, to ensure it ha ... READ MORE