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Unite the league: investors join climate coalition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... TelstraSuper and U Ethical demonstrate the responsible and practical actions these organisations are taking to address climate risk and help achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. "We are proud to have our first bank partner on board as the initiative ...

Science-Based Targets an indicator of future climate action: Federated Hermes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
Companies that set with the Science-based Targets to reduce climate change risk are a "strong indicator of future performance on emissions reduction" and this information can be useful in constructing fixed income portfolios, according to Federated ...

Using quant approaches to implement climate change targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... what we believe the best approach might be." Because there are different definitions and calibrations to reducing climate risk in portfolios, and because there are "multifaceted" ways to approach reducing those exposures, there can be different outcomes ...

Northern Trust AM names head of sustainable investing and stewardship

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... establishing and leading the firm's efforts to evolve the integration of ESG considerations into the investment process and risk framework, as well as shaping product development globally. She has held a variety of senior roles during her career in investment ...

APAC investors ahead of North America on climate action: PGIM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... economy. Approximately two thirds of investors say they're considering the overall risks of climate change when building climate risk into portfolios, while 56% say they consider the investment opportunities that might arise from climate change. "My ...

APRA to conduct climate vulnerability assessment on banks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
APRA is developing a framework to assess Australia's largest banks for their vulnerability to climate risk. APRA is working in partnership with the country's five largest banks to design a climate vulnerability assessment (CVA) which will assess not ...

Trustees squeezed by competing climate risk pressures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
Super fund trustees are "squeezed" when it comes to managing climate risk, between members seeking divestment, regulatory guidance on managing climate risk, and proposed legislation that may limit access to proxy advisers, according to the chair of ...

First Sentier launches private debt strategy with renewable energy assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... He notes the collaboration with MUFG Bank in sourcing potential loans leverages the firm's strong track record in credit risk, and the initial tilt towards renewable energy assets came as a result of the due diligence process. "We're already reviewing ...

AICD presses case for stakeholder role in governance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021  |  NEWS
Recent governance failures at companies such as Rio Tinto and AMP show the risks and damage caused when decisions are disconnected from stakeholder interests, according to a new guide to stakeholder engagement by the Australian Institute of Company ...

New CEO search underway for IGCC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... change," Herd says. "Even as there is more work to be done. "Investors are moving in large numbers to address the climate risk they are exposed to and seize the enormous opportunities in the transition to net zero emissions. I am incredibly proud of ...