한국어 日本語 CLIENT LOGIN About Us Investment Capabilities Insights How We Invest IFM INVESTORS INSIGHT ARTICLES IFM UPDATE ARTICLES IFM Updates COP26: Key outcomes and takeaways for investors Nov 22 2021 Key outcomes from this year’s COP26 include pledges to phase down coal-powered energy, reduce methane emissions, halt deforestation and accelerate the move to electric vehicles and sustainable aviation fuels. Bilateral and global collaborations remain critical to tackling the climate challenge. As global temperatures continue to rise, we recognise the importance of accelerating climate action over the next decade, and we are committed to working with our investors and other stakeholders globally to do this. Read more Shoring up sustainable water supply in East England Nov 17 2021 Anglian Water – an asset in our global infrastructure portfolio - has broken ground on the largest drinking water grid project that the United Kingdom (UK) has seen for a generation. The £400million project will create a new 500km-network of pipelines, which will be longer than any motorway in the UK. The pipeline network is designed to transfer water from well-supplied areas to regions where it is less readily available. Read more Video: Fed Wrap – Tapering shifts rate hike expectations – Ryan Weldon Nov 11 2021 In this edition of our Fed Wrap Market Update, Ryan Weldon, from IFM’s Debt Investments Team in New York, discusses the US Federal Reserve’s decision to start tapering its asset purchases following the November policy meeting, and how this has impacted rate hike expectations and debt market pricing. Read more Video: Why we've signed up to the COP26 "Race to Zero" and what it means – David Neal Nov 3 2021 Our Chief Executive, David Neal, made a short video to highlight the actions IFM Investors is taking now and over the coming decade to target net zero carbon emissions across our investment portfolios by 2050. Read more Video: Is higher inflation more than transitory? – Alex Joiner Oct 27 2021 In this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update, Chief Economist Alex Joiner discusses the factors behind the recent acceleration in global inflation and how it has impacted global bond markets. A key question for investors is whether this is just a temporary blip, or the start of a more persistent inflationary trend. Read more Video: OECD latest economic outlook and US market weakness - Alex Joiner Oct 1 2021 Recorded by Alex in Melbourne’s ongoing lockdown, this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update with Chief Economist Alex Joiner discusses the OECD’s latest forecast for economic global growth and the recent weakness in the US equity market. Read more IFM Investors Community Grants Program supports Aqualia’s lagoon restoration project Sep 15 2021 With the support of IFM’s community grants program, Aqualia has partnered with bird conservation organisation SEO Birdlife to restore a lagoon ecosystem in Medina del Campo that is part of a waste water treatment system. The water purification and re-use project, which has been running for more than a decade, has increased biodiversity, water quality and water level stability in the local ecosystem. Read more Low interest rates and the changing economic landscape Sep 7 2021 The recent flattening of the yield curve has occurred very quickly and suggests the recovery may not be as strong as previously thought. As Kashi Trathen, Associate Director, Debt Investments, explains, this has implications for monetary and fiscal policy as the government tries to avoid another steep downturn in the economy. Read more New 2030 interim emission reduction target for our infrastructure portfolios, on our way to Net Zero by 2050 Oct 12 2021 We’ve announced interim an emissions reduction target of 1.16 million tonnes CO2e by 2030 across our infrastructure asset class. As well, we’ve made changes to our investment and asset management processes, and committed to increased, transparent reporting. Read more Video: Focus on central banks and monetary policy – Alex Joiner Sep 1 2021 Recorded by Alex in Melbourne’s ongoing lockdown, this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update with Chief Economist Alex Joiner focuses on global central banks and their diverging policy responses as countries start to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic. Read more Reducing carbon exposure in core equity portfolios Aug 10 2021 One approach that investors can take to manage climate related risk in equity portfolios is to lower carbon exposure. In this article, Laurence Irlicht, Executive Director Indexed and Quantitative Equities, and David Welch, Associate Director, discuss how IFM implements low carbon strategies suitable for core equity portfolios in Australia and globally. Read more Anglian Water has unveiled its 2030 net zero carbon routemap Aug 3 2021 Anglian Water’s 2030 net zero carbon routemap is an important milestone in the company’s sustainability journey. The detailed plan includes a range of measures from maximising energy efficiencies and boosting renewable energy production to greater use of hydrogen and alternative fuels across vehicle fleets and other operational areas. Read more Video: COVID resurgence threatens global recovery – Alex Joiner Aug 2 2021 Recorded by Alex in the most recent Melbourne lockdown, this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update with Chief Economist Alex Joiner analyses the resurgence of COVID-19 cases that is occurring globally and the implications for the growth outlook and the performance of bond and equity markets. Read more Video: Case study - How Manchester Airports Group is growing retirement savings and creating community benefits Jul 5 2021 IFM’s role as a long-term equity partner in Manchester Airports Group has been featured in a PensionsEurope and ITN Productions Industry News report. The report offers a case study in how retirement savings can be invested to benefit the community while generating profit. It showcases the £1 billion Manchester Airport Transformation Program that aims to boost local employment and the customer experience. Read more Supporting families for a more inclusive workplace Jul 5 2021 In early 2021, IFM updated our corporate parental leave policy. Global Head of People and Culture Amelia McArdle explains how enabling parents to fully participate in early-age child care is helping IFM to create an inclusive workplace. Read more Climate leadership recognised at Manchester Airports Group Jul 6 2021 Efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiencies have earned Manchester Airports Group (MAG) a #23 ranking in a list of Europe’s top 300 climate leaders for 2021. With the support of IFM investors and other shareholders, MAG continues to implement of range of measures as it focuses on achieving net zero carbon operations by 2038. Read more Video: Monthly Economic Update with Alex Joiner Jun 28 2021 In this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update, Chief Economist Alex Joiner discusses the recent shift in US interest rate expectations in response to emerging inflationary pressures. He also outlines what this means for Australia’s Reserve Bank, given the strength of the domestic recovery and the sharp fall in the unemployment rate. Read more The yield curve and inflation Jun 21 2021 With global economies recovering and inflation pressures rising, Kashi Trathen, Associate Director, Debt Investments, discusses his views on Australia’s steep yield curve and what it potentially means for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s future monetary policy actions. Read more Investing In Safety Jun 8 2021 The future of work, investing in health and safety, and the importance of the ‘S’ in ESG were the main topics at the Pension Investment Research Consultants’ (PIRC) inaugural ‘WORK’ Conference, held in the UK in early May. The PIRC advise local government pension schemes, corporate funds, and Sovereign Wealth Funds. Duncan Symonds, Executive Director, Asset Management in our London office. Read more IFM brings infrastructure expertise to global initiative targeting net zero by 2050 (or sooner!) Jun 2 2021 IFM Investors continues to work collaboratively with our investors and other investment industry stakeholders globally to promote improved management and disclosure of climate-related risks. In late 2020, we became a founding signatory of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, and we are excited to be working with a growing number of co-signatories to share our infrastructure expertise and help galvanise the asset management industry to commit to net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Read more Video: Monthly Economic Update with Alex Joiner May 31 2021 In this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update, Chief Economist Alex Joiner discusses the disparate Q1 “growth pulse” across the major global economies and explains the on-going importance of stimulatory fiscal policy to underpin the global economic recovery. Read more ESG Integration, the cornerstone of IFM's responsible investment and stewardship approach May 24 2021 The cornerstone of our responsible investment and stewardship approach is managing a range of risks and opportunities relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations. In efforts to maximise investment outcomes, we systematically and explicitly consider ESG data alongside financial data to shape our decisions throughout the investment process. Read more Largest solar project of its kind supporting Melbourne Airport’s transition to net zero operations and long-term sustainability May 24 2021 Melbourne Airport’s 12 megawatt (MW) solar farm offers an example of critical social infrastructure creating operational efficiencies, adding value and reducing carbon emissions. Michael Hanna, IFM’s Head of Infrastructure, Australia, provides details about the project and how it aligns to IFM Investors’ approach to supporting portfolio companies to prosper in the transition to a net zero future. Read more Video: Monthly Economic Update with Alex Joiner Apr 29 2021 In this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update, Chief Economist Alex Joiner discusses the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgrades to its global growth forecasts, the medium term challenges that continue to confront developed economies and the factors underpinning the recent strength in equity markets. Read more Private Equity Profile: My Plan Manager – building sustainable competitive advantage by being kind, inclusive, genuine and innovative Apr 21 2021 Our Private Equity team integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into its investment analysis and decision making and ongoing asset management activities. David Odgers, Executive Director, Private Equity provides an excerpt from our 2020 Responsible Business Report demonstrating the team’s ESG approach in action using portfolio company case study: My Plan Manager. Read more Preventing modern slavery in our supply chain and the supply chains of our investments Apr 21 2021 IFM Investors stands against all forms of forced labour and is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our supply chain and the supply chains of our investments. Chris Newton, Executive Director, Responsible Investment provides an overview of IFM’s approach to preventing modern slavery risks. Read more The rise and rise of electric vehicles … and what it (potentially) means for Australian small cap miners Mar 23 2021 As the world transitions towards renewable energy, which companies will be the ultimate winners and losers? Jim Copland, Executive Director of the IFM Active Small Caps team, takes questions on how Australian small cap mining stocks could benefit from the expected demand surge for the raw minerals and metals used in the production of batteries, especially those destined for electric vehicles. Read more IFM community grant helping people develop much-needed skills, while cleaning up Brisbane’s waterways Mar 17 2021 IFM community grant funding is supporting the Port of Brisbane and Ocean Crusaders to expand a program to that is helping people develop skills for further employment, while cleaning up Brisbane’s waterways. The projects aims to remove significant debris from mangrove areas adjacent to the newly constructed Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) seawall - where litter is a significant issue impacting the environment and wildlife. The project aligns to the Port of Brisbane’s sustainability strategy, aiming to improve environmental and social conditions in the port’s community. Read more Video: Monthly Economic Update with Alex Joiner Mar 16 2021 In this edition of IFM’s Monthly Economic Update, Chief Economist Alex Joiner discusses how the Australian economy is faring within the emerging global recovery, the outlook for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s monetary policy and the key factors driving global markets, particularly the recent rise in long term bond yields. Read more Video: Taking a gender lens to building back better Mar 11 2021 We’ve partnered with the University of Sydney Business School to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on women’s participation in the labour market and how applying a gender lens might help drive economic growth and build gender equality. In this video, lead researcher Professor Rae Cooper highlights that applying a gender lens to recovery efforts will help create good jobs that increase women’s participation in the labour market and build gender equality. Read more How we’re collaborating to drive gender diversity in Australian companies Mar 10 2021 At the end of December 2020, the percentage of female directors on ASX200 company boards was 32.4 per cent, up from 30.9 per cent seven months earlier in May. At IFM Investors, we understand greater diversity at the board and executive team level leads to broader thinking and ultimately, better decision making, and we continue to collaborate with like-minded investors as we seek to drive further improvements in this area. Chris Newton, Executive Director Responsible Investment, highlights examples of collaborative engagements we undertook in 2020 on the theme of gender diversity. Read more Refreshed strategy expands diversity focus beyond gender, reinforces inclusive culture Mar 10 2021 In 2021, IFM Investors will continue to roll out a refreshed corporate inclusion and diversity (I&D) strategy, which includes gender diversity targets, unconscious bias training and the removal of candidate names and high schools from resumes. Read more The story of InFRAME and its enduring contribution to infrastructure portfolios Mar 5 2021 During an IFM Investors Investment Committee meeting in 2010, there was active debate about a pressing issue: “what should the portfolio concentration limits be for various infrastructure sub-sectors, such as utilities or roads?” This prompted the formation of a team that spent a year researching and designing a portfolio construction methodology, culminating in the launch of InFRAMETM in mid-2011. This is the story of InFRAME and how it continues to contribute to our infrastructure portfolios. Read more IFM Community Grants Program – Connecting stranded seafarers to their loved ones Mar 3 2021 The IFM Investors Community Grants Program was designed to support our infrastructure investee companies to collaborate with local community organisations on projects that create mutual benefits. In response to the plight of more than 400,000 seafarers stranded at sea due to COVID-19, the Program has recently helped to fund the introduction of the Seafarer Connect project at DP World Australia’s Port Botany terminal. Read more Onsite renewables moving Anglian Water toward 2025 target Feb 25 2021 We continue to work with and support our infrastructure assets globally to develop and implement energy efficiency and carbon reduction programs. Infrastructure Asset Management Executive Director Duncan Symonds, outlines some of UK-based Anglian Water’s use of renewable energy sources. Read more The case for Australian Private Equity Jan 28 2021 Adrian Kerley, Executive Director, discusses the role Australian Private Equity can play in delivering enhanced returns and improved diversification to institutional portfolios. In particular, he points to some of the opportunities in today’s marketplace – particularly in the Australian mid-market sector – where experienced private equity investors can potentially improve corporate growth over the long term. Read more Media Centre Contact Client Login Site Map Modern Slavery Privacy Notice Ethics Contact Line Disclaimer