The appointments come as the firm said it had experienced “booming demand” in those channels as it eclipsed $5 billion in funds under management (FUM).
John McMurdo, Australian Ethical chief executive, said he attributed this demand to an increased number of Australians who had embraced ethical investing.
“In 2020 we witnessed a seismic shift in societal expectations whereby great investment returns were only the first stage of the assessment criteria for many investors when allocating a large proportion of their capital,” McMurdo said.
“We are seeing an accelerating movement of advisers and investors placing significantly more weight on ensuring their investments also create a better world for people, planet, and animals – on top of achieving above-market returns.”
Australian Ethical has hired a number of finance veterans to strengthen its adviser sales, distribution and investment teams as it moves to meet a “seismic shift” towards responsible investing.
The appointments come as the firm said it had experienced “booming demand” in those channels as it eclipsed $5 billion in funds under management (FUM).
John McMurdo, Australian Ethical chief executive, said he attributed this demand to an increased number of Australians who had embraced ethical investing.
“In 2020 we witnessed a seismic shift in societal expectations whereby great investment returns were only the first stage of the assessment criteria for many investors when allocating a large proportion of their capital,” McMurdo said.
“We are seeing an accelerating movement of advisers and investors placing significantly more weight on ensuring their investments also create a better world for people, planet, and animals – on top of achieving above-market returns.”
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ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Venture Atlanta, the largest and most prestigious venture conference in the Southeast, today announced this year s board of directors, a diverse and multifaceted group of entrepreneurs, business leaders and investment executives dedicated to moving the technology industry forward to solve current challenges.
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