Articles tagged with 'ESG'
ESG KiwiSaver outperforms non-ESG on some profiles over five years
4 September 2024 - More than one million KiwiSaver members (39%) are invested in environmental, social, governance (ESG) funds, says a new report.
Stewardship limitations call for a more strategic approach
25 July 2024 - Ideas are emerging on how investor stewardship could become more strategic beyond the ESG, company engagement and proxy voting playbook.
ESG-linked remuneration survey part of engagement toolbox
21 March 2024 - A Devon Funds survey of S&P/NZX50 companies has found linking remuneration to ESG reporting is essential for sustainability credibility.
Most of the NZX 50 now links top exec pay to ESG
6 December 2023 - NZ Inc is getting better at carbon and ESG reporting but has yet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Global look at fund managers’ commitment to ESG
21 September 2023 - Morningstar has released a global report on asset managers’ commitment to ESG including many whose funds are accessible in New Zealand.
ESG pushback nothing new to Super guardians
16 August 2023 - The Guardians of the NZ Super Fund have been challenged on their investment decisions but best practice investing requires proper consideration of ESG-related risks and benefits, says Matt Whineray.
Kiwi funds fattened by fossil fuels
29 June 2023 - Despite fund managers touting ESG (environmental, social and governance) investment principles, a bumper year for fossil fuels saw Kiwi dollars surge into oil and gas stocks.
Evaluating the effectiveness of climate reporting
15 June 2023 - The External Reporting Board has appointed the University of Otago to assess the effectiveness of the climate-related disclosure framework.
Specialising in responsible investment
19 January 2023 - Advising on responsible or ethical investment takes time and dedication so financial advisers Chelsea Traver and Mike Ross decided to specialise in it.
NZX companies rated on carbon and ESG
20 December 2022 - With the final climate standards released this week, New Zealand listed companies are tracking behind carbon targets but are well positioned for next year’s carbon disclosure legislation according to a new Carbon and ESG ratings report.
Otago study turns up ESG lemons
14 December 2022 - Asset managers in a climate initiative such as NetZero Asset Managers or the Investor Group on Climate Change, have much higher carbon intensity in their portfolios than those which aren’t members of such groups, according to new research.
OPINION: Putting the ESG backlash into perspective
18 November 2022 - Dr Syrus Islam explains what's happening with the ESG backlash and gives advisers some guidance on how to deal with it.
Ethical Investment conference and awards details
10 May 2022 - Mindful Money is planning to run its annual ethical investment conference and awards on June 28. More details here.
Nadia Lim comments throw ESG into sharp relief
10 May 2022 - How should fund managers and investors view the Henry-Lim debacle?
[OPINION] Top RI adviser speaks out on Nadia Lim furore
9 May 2022 - Rodger Spiller, who won Mindful Money's Best Ethical Financial Adviser, explains what the Nadia Lim/Simon Henry debacle means for investors and fund managers.
Incorporate ESG: a legal checklist
23 March 2022 - Dentons Kensington Swan partner David Ireland warns of greenwashing when implementing ESG.
'It's a bond massacre' - change ahead for investment portfolios
14 December 2021 - Investment managers will need to take a hard look at their investment strategies as markets in New Zealand and abroad start to cool off, especially when it comes to bonds and fixed income investors.
Russell pushes buttons for the adviser market
12 December 2021 - Russell Investments pushes all the hot buttons as it looks to the adviser market.
Investment avoidance not good enough says Pathfinder
18 October 2021 - Pathfinder executives say KiwiSaver managers must do more to prove their ethical investment policies and products are making the difference they say they are.
Kernel Wealth plants seeds for the future with new ESG funds
13 October 2021 - Kernel Wealth has been waiting for the right time to pick some quality funds to start filling its ESG basket and has now delivered them to market.
KiwiSaver funds soar, non-contributors still a worry
28 September 2021 - More than 1.2 million KiwiSaver members did not invest in the scheme in the year to March 31, showing that while KiwiSaver has hit new heights in funds under management, there are big opportunities for providers and advisers.
NZ Green employs investment analysts
22 September 2021 - New Zealand Green Investment Finance has recruited two new investment analysts to bolster its investment team capacity.
ESG an empty buzzword
11 August 2021 - KiwiSaver provider Kōura welcomes fund managers moves to adopt ESG policies but says many are useless and more regulation is required.
Industrial buildings: Adapt or fail
11 August 2021 - Being carbon neutral throughout New Zealand by 2050 is going to have a material impact on future development of industrial assets across the country. Sally Lindsay unpacks JLL's latest research report.
Pathfinder finds its mojo
30 June 2021 - Pathfinder was the big winner at the inaugural Mindful Money ethical investment awards.
Five new funds for ethical investors
18 June 2021 - Mindful Money, New Zealand's top ethical investment platform, has added five new funds to its stable of investment options.
Britannia Financial Services rebrands - expands investment offering
15 June 2021 - Britannia Financial Services has refreshed its branding, added to its list of investment partners and shifted its focus to more sustainable investment in a major overhaul of its operations.
Investor demand sees Kernel launch range of sustainable funds
3 June 2021 - Investment advisors and wholesale investors now have access to three new sustainable funds which give their clients exposure to domestic and international markets with a sustainable and ESG overlay.
Next generation of industrial property
27 April 2021 - For many businesses, the extent to which they and their real estate partners invest in features which improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is becoming an increasingly important consideration.
Mint NZ SRI fund now accessible to retail clients
26 March 2021 - Mint Asset Management has brought its wholesale New Zealand SRI Equity Fund to the retail market.
War of words over nukes
26 March 2021 - One fund manager says dealing with investments in nuclear arms is complex, but a researcher says it doesn't need to be.
Sustainable funds future for new distribution business
29 January 2021 - A new fund distribution group, working with Clayton Coplestone's Heathcote business, plans to push sustainable funds only.
FMA sets expectations for issuers of ‘green’ and ‘responsible’ funds
15 December 2020 - The “Disclosure framework for integrated financial products” guidance shows the FMA is ready to take into account a wider scope of investor outcomes than just financial returns.
FMA appointments reflect serious move into fintech space
5 November 2020 - New FMA appointments to specialist roles in fintech and integrated financial systems reveal the regulatory agency is looking closely at tech.
'Advisers take note' RIAA welcome sustainable finance roadmap
4 November 2020 - RIAA CEO Simon O’Connor breaks down what the Sustainable Finance Forum’s roadmap action plan means for advisers.
NZ investors will move their money if funds prove non-ethical
29 October 2020 - New research commissioned by Mindful Money and RIAA shows that 58% of New Zealanders would consider switching their investments to another provider if their current fund was inconsistent with their values.
CPA announce finalists for Integrated Reporting Awards
13 October 2020 - Finalists for the inaugural CPA Australia New Zealand Integrated Reporting Awards have been announced, as the New Zealand financial sector prepares to meet mandatory climate reporting requirements.
ESG themes from company reporting season
19 September 2020 - This reporting season has seen a strong focus on social considerations, unsurprisingly triggered by Covid-19, which has presented a challenge but also an opportunity for companies writes Harbour Asset Management.
Pathfinder gets B Corp status
31 August 2020 - Pathfinder Asset Management has become the first fund manager in New Zealand declared a Certified B Corporation.
Super Fund scores As for responsible investment
19 August 2020 - The NZ Super Fund has scored well in a report looking at its approach to responsible investment across its $47 billion portfolio.
Mint strengthens SRI rating with UNPRI
7 August 2020 - Mint is proud to have maintained above market performance during "these unprecedented times", and overall UNPRI rating at A+/A.
Pathfinder extends access to Ethical Trans-Tasman Fund
28 July 2020 - Pathfinder has opened its Ethical Trans-Tasman Fund (PETT) to retail investors in a move that it says will capitalise on investor sentiment favouring Australasia.
What does the future hold for oil?
6 May 2020 - Hamesh Sharma of Pathfinder with an overview of the implications for energy stocks and airlines such as Air New Zealand. What does the future hold for oil?
Responsible managers claim a win
21 April 2020 - “Ethical” KiwiSaver funds are outperforming their mainstream competitors through Covid-19 market disruption, a responsible investment platform says.
CareSaver: Active management doing what it should
7 April 2020 - New KiwiSaver provider CareSaver is claiming a win for active, ethical management as its funds beat competitors through the Covid-19 market turbulence.
[GRTV] Investment themes for this decade
22 March 2020 - AMP Capital managing director Bevan Graham talks about the topic of the momnet, corona virus, the big investment theme for this decade and the future of the business post the sale of AMP.
Providers disagree on active advantage for responsible investment
19 February 2020 - Newcomer kōura is taking aim at a KiwiSaver provider's claim that active management provides an edge in catering to consumers' responsible investment demands.
FMA to weed out green washing
7 February 2020 - Fund managers offering green or ESG funds will have to prove to regulators they are delivering what they say they are.
Clients expect deep RI understanding: Kiwi Wealth
9 December 2019 - Investment advisers may need to have fewer, but deeper, relationships with product providers to better understand their responsible investment stance, Kiwi Wealth’s head of retail wealth says.
Low emissions, higher value, report suggests
5 December 2019 - Companies with lower carbon emissions have, on average, higher valuations and outperform higher emitters over the long term, a new Carbon Report by Forsyth Barr says.
Responsible investing – why it should matter to you and your clients
8 November 2019 - Interview with portfolio manager David Fyfe – Mint Asset Management
Fund managers may have climate-change duty of care
31 October 2019 - Fund managers’ duty to act in the best interests of investors may now require managers to take climate change risk into account when designing investment policies, a new report says.
Strong demand for impact investment, Association says
23 September 2019 - The Responsible Investment Association says fund managers need to develop a strong framework for reporting on their impact investments so that investors get a clear idea of what they are supporting,
Strong response expected to KiwiSaver default review: Govt
20 September 2019 - Government officials expected the discussion paper proposing reform of the KiwiSaver default fund arrangement would provoke "full and rigorous debate", a cabinet paper reveals.
Advisers directing clients to DIY: Hatch
19 September 2019 - Advisers are directing clients to digital platforms to carry out their investment plans, the general manager of Hatch, Kristen Lunman, says.
Taking the carbon out of KiwiSaver
3 September 2019 - Pathfinder's new CareSaver KiwiSaver Scheme is the first actively managed KiwiSaver fund to assess and report the carbon intensity of its portfolio; Here's how it's going.
Super Fund gets RI rating
2 September 2019 - The NZ Super Fund has received strong ratings across several categories in the latest United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) Report.
Advisers' ESG consideration blew our minds: Morningstar
8 August 2019 - More than 60% of financial advisers think it is part of their fiduciary duty to ask clients about their ESG values and preferences – a statistic that “blew our minds a bit”, Morningstar’s director of manager research says.
Why are Australian banks investing in nuclear weapons companies?
7 August 2019 - New Zealanders have strong and clear opinions about where our money is invested, and not supporting the manufacture of nuclear weapons is right at the top of the list. Our country has a long and proud anti-nuclear weapon history.
Mint gets responsibility tick
1 August 2019 - Mint Asset Management (Mint)’s focus on responsible investment has earned it the top rating in a global benchmark that recognises strong governance and strategy.
Make advisers discuss ethical options: Coates
23 July 2019 - Financial advisers should be "obliged" to discuss ethical and responsible investment preferences with their clients, the founder of a new responsible investment platform says - but one adviser isn't so sure.
[The Wrap] Friendly fire in responsible investment space
21 September 2018 - Simplicity CEO Sam Stubbs may exclude munitions from the funds' investments, but he sure knows how to lob a grenade.
Investing: Understanding non-financial risks
21 August 2018 - Responsible investment is the topic du jour in the global investment world.
Kiwi managers become more responsible
17 August 2018 - New Zealand fund managers doubled the amount of money they allocated to responsible investment strategies last year, according to a new study on environmental, social, and governance practices.
Client first 'means responsible investment'
18 January 2018 - New Zealand advisers and fund managers need to consider clients’ desire for responsible investment of their money if they are to meet their duty to act in clients’ best interests, the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia says.
FMA loses newish senior manager to Pie Funds
8 December 2017 - A key member of the FMA's executive team is moving to a fund manager role.
AMP Capital sees strong demand for passive funds
4 December 2017 - AMP Capital has launched three new passively-managed index fund options for New Zealand retail investors.
Responsible investing missing the mark: White paper
1 November 2017 - New Zealand's responsible investment managers are too focused on exclusions, a new white paper says.
Russell rolls out low carbon fund
25 October 2017 - Russell Investments has launched a Low Carbon Global Shares Fund in response to client demand for a fund that supports management of climate-change risk...
Pathfinder focuses on responsibility
2 October 2017 - Fund manager Pathfinder is rebranding, with a focus on responsible investing.
Responsible investing: Is there a cost?
8 September 2017 - The most popular argument used by investors that are resistant to the concept of responsible investing is that “returns are lower, it will cost me money”. Well, times have changed.
Investing responsibly: passing the tipping point
8 August 2017 - Do you believe that well governed companies have better long-term prospects than their competition? If you do, then you have already taken the first small step to aligning yourself with a more sophisticated approach to responsible investing (RI).
Mint gets A+ rating
2 August 2017 - Mint Asset Management has been given an A+ rating from UNPRI for responsible investment governance and strategy. A+ is the highest rating achievable for...
Harbour good students
31 July 2015 - Harbour Asset Management has achieved an A+ rating for its responsible investing practices. The fund manager has been a signatory to the United Nations...
