CFS GAM talks walk on ESG in rise through UNPRI rankings

“They think it’s SRI, that we’re going to screen alcohol or tobacco. You don’t want clients to think you’re compromising performance in any way. “It’s about making the best possible investment decision.” But the long-term nature of ESG risks meant that current remuneration models for brokers and funds managers, which are better aligned with short-term performance, did not always reward good management of ESG risks. This amounted to a “mismatch with long-term liabilities and issues”. The UNPRI issues the 97-question survey to signatories.

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New Future Fund CIO eyes shifting dynamics in emerging markets

The Future Fund delivered a 14.8 per cent one-year return to June 30, 2026, attributing the return to a combination of exposure to commodities, geographic diversification, an increased focus on active management and low exposure to bonds. Newly minted chief investment officer Richard Brandweiner also highlighted strong performance in emerging markets.  

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