Among the topics we discuss are the five main causes of biodiversity loss, Federated Hermes collaboration with the Natural History Museum, why it’s important that entities invest in biodiversity and what types of companies to invest in to support this initiative. Guests Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact and Sustainable Investing, Federated Hermes Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we discuss are the findings from HSBC’s latest ESG (environment, social and governance) sentiment survey, Scope 3, what to expect from COP28, and much more. Guest Wai-Shin Chan, Global Head of ESG Research and Climate Change at HSBC Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST *

Among the topics we discuss are the growing interest in a total portfolio approach to the construction of investment portfolios, advantages compared to traditional asset allocation approaches, the take-up among superannuation funds, the data, analytics and technology considerations, members outcomes, and the role of private assets and ESG. Guests *Clive Maguchu, Senior Strategist, State Street Global Advisors, and Sandra Ng, Director of Sales Engineering, Asia Pacific, Charles River Development Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we discuss are net zero, the energy transition, policy and regulation, and the response of companies. Guest *Owen Tutt, Assistant Manager and Climate Change Co-lead in the EOS Stewardship’ team at investment manager Federated Hermes. Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are understanding First Nations members and their perceptions of superannuation and ways superfunds can provide better services to their First Nations members. Guest *Phil Usher, CEO of First Nations Foundation Host *Carlos Lopez, Policy Adviser, HESTA

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are the relevance of the circular economy for investors, how Federated Hermes considers this in its engagement with companies, which sectors to focus on, the apparel sector, and how the impact on companies is measured. Guest *Lisa Lange, Associate Director in the EOS Stewardship team at investment manager Federated Hermes Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are what a whole-of-fund view means, the benefits, internalisation, enterprise data management, bridging the gap between public and private assets, and much more. Guest *Peter Sherriff, Director of Product Strategy, APAC, Charles River Development (a State Street company) Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are the future of smaller super funds, active versus passive investment, regulation, the performance test, retirement, sustainability, housing, and challenges for trustees. Guest Garry Weaven, Senior Advisor with Tanarra Capital, Founding Executive Chair of Industry Fund Services and retired Chair of IFM investors and Industry Super Holdings Host Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are the meaning of decarbonisation, how it is measured, the different portfolio approaches, the role of engagement, and much more. Guest: Mitch Reznick – Head of Sustainable Fixed Income at Federated Hermes Host: Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are policy surprises, investment assumptions, the Reserve Bank of Australia and the role of bonds in an investment portfolio. Guest *Steve Major, Global Head of Fixed Income Research, HSBC Host *Garry West, Senior Manager, Media and Communications, AIST