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Podcast: Integrating ESG in fixed income
In this episode brought to you by MFS Investment Management we discuss what integration of environmental, social and governance-related means for fixed income portfolios.
Podcast: What is authentic ESG integration?
In this episode of the Financial Standard podcast brought to you by MFS Investment Management, we discuss what integration of environmental, social and governance-related means for stock selection in investment portfolios, how fund managers can demonstrate that they're authentically using ESG information ...
Ratification of Forced Labour Protocol to impact Modern Slavery Act
The Australian government recently ratified the Forced Labour Protocol, committing the federal government to enhanced responses to one of the sources of modern labour.
Strong demand for ESG managed accounts: Praemium
Retail investor demand for authentic ESG financial products is increasing across all demographic groups and translating into increased interest in managed accounts, according to Praemium.
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Key sustainability factors impacting business in 2022
2021 was another year of great change and uncertainty as the pandemic presented further challenges to business and social continuity.
Carbon capture - real deal or "Hail Mary pass" technology?
Carbon capture technology brings with it the possibility of negative emissions - the holy grail of climate science, or at least of global transition to ...
Five reasons investors should adopt an active versus passive ESG approach
The importance of integrating ESG related risks and opportunities into investment decisions has become undeniable. The ability for companies to generate ...
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John Purcell
POLICY ADVISER CORPORATE REGULATION
CPA AUSTRALIA
CPA AUSTRALIA
The accounting profession has evolved rapidly from being seen as just calculating debits and credits to a provider of holistic financial information, including ESG and climate risk metrics. In the last two decades, CPA Australia policy adviser corporate regulation John Purcell has participated in and guided that evolution, and sees the accounting profession as being fundamental to future developments around sustainability.
