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Don’t be fooled by most ESG rankings – focus on materiality instead

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article about how big technology stocks dominate ESG funds. Tech companies are n ... READ MORE

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Growth in ESG investment an opportunity for advisers

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

Following a summer of catastrophic natural disasters, climate change and humankind’s impact on the environment have be ... READ MORE

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Excessive exec pay fuelling inequality

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

A fund manager has opened up on their clashes against corporates on pay packets in their higher ranks, revealing how som ... READ MORE

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Can ESG investing boost performance?

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

Investing in line with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is rapidly becoming mainstream within funds ... READ MORE

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Perpetual sets sights on international expansion

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

Perpetual took a slight hit in Australia through the December quarter, but the company has forecast further internationa ... READ MORE

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Flexstone appoints ESG head

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

Small and mid-cap global private markets specialist Flexstone Partners has filled its newly created role of head of ESG. ... READ MORE

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State Street places companies on notice over diversity

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

State Street has doubled down on racial diversity, threatening voting action against boards that fail to disclose their ... READ MORE

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Investment professionals with ESG skills demanding salary premiums

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

Sustainable investing has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, affirming a trend already underway, which is forcin ... READ MORE

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Why ESG scores don’t tell the whole story

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

The market now views ESG as an enhancer of returns, but not all ESG metrics are created equal, writes Aviva Investors’ ... READ MORE

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ESG engagement in fixed income: Our voices can be heard

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

Corporate activism is now a standard entry in the lexicon of financial markets. However, most people connect the term wi ... READ MORE

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Green energy investments to accelerate in 2021

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

The transition from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy is set to attract more investors towards green provider ... READ MORE

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InvestorDaily ESG Summit adds new speakers

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

The inaugural InvestorDaily ESG Summit 2021 has announced a further two speakers, off the back of strong initial adviser ... READ MORE

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Redpoint secures JANA responsible mandate

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

Redpoint Investment Management has been awarded a $50 million Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) mandate within JANA� ... READ MORE

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Asset managers commit to net-zero emissions

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

UBS, IFM Investors and AXA Investment Management are among a group of 30 asset managers who have pledged to have net-zer ... READ MORE

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Climate transition to happen faster than anticipated: APRA

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

The transition towards a lower-carbon economy will occur at a faster pace than most people expect, an APRA member has sa ... READ MORE

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HESTA backs Aus Unity impact vehicle

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

HESTA has committed $20 million as a cornerstone investor in Australian Unity’s inaugural issuance of mutual capital i ... READ MORE

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Aware Super introduces carbon reduction benchmarks

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

Aware Super has formed a series of listed equities benchmarks aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 40 per cent. ... READ MORE

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Delaying climate policy will cost investors, MP says

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

Zali Steggall, the independent MP challenging the government to legislate a net-zero emissions target, has said any furt ... READ MORE

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Wholesale investors pounce on EU, ESG stocks

By Sarah Simpkins •  — 1 minute read

Stropro, a platform for wholesale and sophisticated investors has reported a surge in demand for ESG-themed stocks, foll ... READ MORE

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InvestorDaily launches industry-first ESG Summit

By Sarah Kendell •  — 1 minute read

InvestorDaily will next year host its inaugural ESG Summit, off the back of unprecedented demand from investors and advi ... READ MORE