Scientific Beta

Mike Aked, Senior Investment Specialist, and Susan Rodgers, Director of Business Development, at Scientific Beta Pte, will be participating in a workshop on target-setting which will explore how to decide on targets that are ambitious but achievable, and help avoid the risk of greenwashing.

At RI Australia 2023 to be held on 10-11 May, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Aked, Senior Investment Specialist, and Susan Rodgers, Director of Business Development, at Scientific Beta Pte, will be participating in a workshop on "Target-Setting". 

Everyone is setting targets in areas from climate, to nature and diversity. But with significant regulator focus on greenwashing, the ability to meet these is crucial. This workshop will explore how to decide on targets that are ambitious but achievable, and help you avoid the risk of greenwashing. Come in, take the plunge and set your ESG targets.

RI Australia 2023 is the annual gathering for those wishing to scale new heights in ESG and impact, bringing together sustainability leaders with industry practitioners to learn how to rise to the top and demonstrate best practice in this burgeoning industry. 

Mike Aked is a Senior Investment Strategist for Scientific Beta. At Scientific Beta, Mike undertakes Australian-based research on ESG and investment factor-based topics. Mike Aked was previously Partner, Head of Research - Australia and Global Head of Asset Allocation with Research Affiliates. He has also worked with the University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO), Sunsuper, and UBS Global Asset Management across the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. Mike has a wealth of academic and practical experience in fundamental, quantitative and factor investing across both single and multi-asset class frameworks. 

Susan Rodgers is Scientific Beta’s Director of Business Development, Australia and New Zealand. At Scientific Beta, Susan is responsible for building client relationships and developing opportunities in the region. Susan was previously Vice President/Senior Account Executive at State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) in Australia. Previously Susan has worked in the UK with SSGA and BZW Investment Management, and with Bankers Trust Asset Management in Australia. Susan brings a successful track record plus extensive experience and knowledge of the institutional investment industry to Scientific Beta.