Tag: New Zealand Superannuation Fund

Alternatives August 13, 2020

NZ Super Fund, Ontario Teachers’ Buy Australian Pathology Firm

The pension funds are each taking a 50% stake in Asia Pacific Healthcare Group in a $362 million sale.

Newsmakers April 16, 2019

New Zealand Super to Divest from Seven Gun Companies

Christchurch shootings, tighter firearm laws make for a quick decision from fund’s guardians.

Newsmakers April 2, 2019

New Zealand Super’s Proxy Drive Against Big Tech Grows to 23 Institutions

Outraged by social media’s showing of the Christchurch massacre, the pension fund enlists other plans to push its cause.

Newsmakers March 28, 2019

New Zealand Super Leads Christchurch Charge Against Tech Lords

National five-fund coalition targets Facebook, Google, and Twitter’s ‘severely damaged’ content-sharing functions.

Newsmakers November 30, 2018

Future Fund’s Founding CEO Passes Away

Paul Costello, an ESG pioneer, built two world-renowned sovereign wealth funds from scratch.

Corporate Moves June 21, 2018

CIO Matt Whineray Promoted to CEO at New Zealand Fund

New chief had been acting in the role since predecessor left for central bank gig.

Newsmakers August 18, 2017

New Zealand Super Fund Shifts Passive Equities to Low Carbon

Fund moves $10.2 billion into eco-friendlier firms, eyes active investments next.

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