Helga Birgden Global Sustainable Investment Chairperson, Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited Based in Melbourne, Australia, Birgden leads the global Responsible Investment team within the Mercer Investments business.
HELGA BIRGDEN , KAREN LOCKRIDGE | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2015 Imagine the investable universe could be examined through a telescope. The simplest scope might give you a better view of the more obvious risks and opportunities out there on your investment time horizon. Just as an astronomer needs to see farther ... Read more HELGA BIRGDEN | SUNDAY, 4 AUG 2013 Mercer's Helga Birgden looks at how asset managers and pension funds are tackling the risks associated with climate change. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski is determined to propel the investment giant's superannuation product into the top 10 funds by assets under management by 2030. It's an audacious goal, even for a fund backed by the world's second largest asset manager. Andrew McKean writes.