ESG
Climate inaction is expensive
If this current Australian summer of bush fires should be teaching us anything, it’s that climate inaction is expensive, says RIAA's Simon O'Connor.
Simon O'ConnorFebruary 17, 2020
blackrock
Private Equity
VicSuper: Getting to grips with sustainable PE
An increasing number of super funds are looking to invest sustainably across their portfolio but a yawning data gap for private equity and until recently, sovereign bonds, has held them back.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 28, 2020
ESG
REST case to set climate risk precedent
Early next year, global investor attention will focus on the court proceedings against the trustee of the REST superannuation fund which is charged with breaching its fiduciary duties by failing to adequately consider climate change risks.
Jonathan SteffanoniDecember 4, 2019
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Evolving the City of Austin pension fund
David Veal, CIO of the $3 billion City of Austin Employees Retirement System, discussed private equity, managing strategic relationships, internalisation and adopting Norwegian investment beliefs at a recent Fiduciary Investors Symposium.
Amanda WhiteJuly 24, 2019
Retirement
Fink backs employers on super as ASIC’s doubts emerge
BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink has called on companies to lead the way on retirement.
Tahn SharpeJanuary 22, 2019
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Competition rises among private lenders as banks exit
The number of private credit opportunities across Asia is growing and, even as rising competition compresses spreads.
Ben HurleyDecember 11, 2018
Hedge Funds
Global OTC clearing reforms making mark in Australia
The global push towards central clearing of OTC derivatives and swaps brings challenges, but it has already delivered benefits.
Rachel AlembakisDecember 20, 2017
Fiduciary Investors Symposium
Asset owners embrace operating-partner model in PE
Growth companies are leaving public markets, offering access to private equity investors that can provide more than capital.
Meredith BoothDecember 19, 2017