Matt Whineray: how sustainable investing will fund the future of New Zealand pensions

Good Future

Matt Whineray is CEO of the New Zealand Super Fund, and the co-chair of the Sustainable Finance Forum. In this conversation we dug into what makes the NZ super and pension system unique, as well as how the organisation integrates sustainability. And, it’s a public fund, it’s a government body, and I wanted to know how the increasingly politicised issues of climate change and pollution are managed by Matt and his team. Matt also talked about his move from the private sector in Hong Kong and New York, and the challenges of shifting from the sell-side, to the buy-side. Have a listen, and let me know your thoughts. All the show-notes are on my website at www.Johntreadgold.com, feel free to send through any comments, or leave a review on iTunes. And I must thank Carly from the Responsible Investment Association of Australia (aka RIAA) she made the introductions for me, and the organisation continues to be a great supporter of the show. RIAA has over 300 members managing more than $9 trillion in assets globally, they’re the largest network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand. Head to www.ResponsibleInvestment.org to find out more. Enjoy the show.