Simon O’Connor​: Why is it growing so fast?

Simon O’Connor

CEO of Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)
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​​For over 15 years, Simon has worked in roles across the spectrum of finance, economics and their convergence with sustainability and the environment in Australia and the UK. He has worked as a consultant, an investment analyst, as well as working within the non-government organisation (NGO) sector. In 2014, he joined RIAA in the role of CEO.

Simon Sheikh: Are there fossil fuel free Super funds?

Simon Sheikh

Community Campaigner and Founder of Future Super​
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Simon was the National Director of the Australian political organisation ‘GetUp!’ from 2008 to 2012. He was also named New South Wales Young Professional of the Year, and was a delegate for the economics stream of the 2020 summit. Since then, he has become the founder and managing director of Future Super.

Ethical Advisers’ Co-op a leader in engagement and education

With more than $2.91 billion in funds under management, the Ethical Advisers’ Co-operative (EAC) continues to serve as a trusted source of advice and education for investors and advisers alike. The EAC’s Annual Report for 2023 highlights the increasingly important role its members are having in shaping the ethical investment landscape in Australia and New […]

Ethical Investment Week to help you invest in a sustainable future

Ethical investing is a growing trend as people become more aware of their investments’ impact on the environment and society. However, many people find ethical investing complex and intimidating, which is why the Ethical Advisers’ Co-op is holding an educational week called Ethical Investment Week from 1 to 7 October. As an annual event that aims to help […]

Ethical Advisers’ Co-op helps clients to cut through the greenwash

The Ethical Advisers’ Co-operative has seen funds under management increase more than 15% to more than $3.13 billion invested with Adviser members. The EAC’s Annual Report for 2022 highlights the increasingly important role its members are having in shaping the ethical investment landscape in Australia and New Zealand, with its members providing advice to 4,374 […]

Over $3.13 billion invested ethically

Despite a tumultuous year for markets, funds under management with the Ethical Advisers’ Co-operative (EAC) were up over 15% on the previous year with $3.13 billion invested in ethically screened products as at 31 December 2022. 2022 saw Co-op members provide advice to 4,374 clients across Australia and New Zealand, up from 3,661 clients in 2021 with […]

Vanguard’s infringement notices highlight regulator’s focus on greenwashing

ASIC’s infringement notice against Vanguard for greenwashing, while disappointing, highlights the need for fund managers to ensure any statements about ethical propositions are accurate. “Greenwashing is a major issue in our financial system, and so we welcome action taken by ASIC to crack down on misleading claims,” says EAC Director Tim Fitzpatrick. “As ethical investment […]

Meeting clients’ ESG demands

There is no doubt that in recent decades Australia, and the world, has been experiencing extreme weather events from months-long bushfires, to flooding, to unprecedented temperature levels. By Jassmyn Goh – Money Management Read more

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