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Actuaries Institute challenges boards on skills gaps

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
Board recruitment should recognise the special needs of banks and insurance companies, according to the paper, The Special Needs of Financial Services Boards. The paper is co-written by Barry Rafe, a former Actuaries Institute president, and Ian Laughlin ...

Carbon offsets essential to net zero ambitions: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... is matched by a tonne we pull out of the atmosphere," said Grattan Institute's energy and climate change program director Tony Wood. The report outlines six recommendations for government policies. In addition to setting strong policies to reduce ...

Wayfinding for Ethical Investment

RODGER SPILLER  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... 25th-31st October. FS Sustainability is pleased to present this opinion piece from Rodger Spiller, founder and managing director of Money Matters. EIW 2021 will be a journey-not just about wayfinding and ethical investment but, more importantly, into ...

Corporate finance execs seeking greater ESG knowledge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... jobs." The observations by the accounting professional bodies is borne out by experiences in recruitment. Stephen Moir, director of specialist finance and accounting recruitment agency Moir Group. Moir notes that in discussions with finance professionals ...

Evidence of ESG's impact "inconclusive": Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... overall risk performance perspective, ESG funds aren't materially different on average to the benchmark," said Morningstar director of manager research, Asia-Pacific, Tim Murphy. "But within that, if you are selecting funds like that, you're still achieving ...

Aurecon creates new sustainability leadership role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
Engineering company Aurecon has created the new role of group director, sustainability. Managing director - energy, resources and water Paul Gleeson will take on the new role, which will see him supporting Aurecon's sustainability and climate change ...

Brisbane firm to build organic waste to biogas system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... The MMAD system would allow for the diversion of organic waste from landfill, noted Finn Biogas founder and managing director Jason Hawley. "Through innovative technology, we are optimistic that together we can make waste work and embrace a brighter ...

Tightening climate focus on world's biggest emitters: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
Editorial note: This is the second in a three part series of articles brought to you by Aviva Investors. With the Australian AGM season in full swing, climate-related resolutions are receiving keen attention by shareholders and stakeholders. At the ...

Plant agriculture sector in net zero policies: Grattan Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... one where the impact of a changing climate is most obvious," said Grattan Institute Energy and Climate Change Program director Tony Wood. "Other sectors don't see that sharpness, but in common with other industries with an export component, agriculture ...

CEFC, Future Super back green bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... benchmark. "We can only invest in labelled bonds - bonds that are green, sustainable or social," said Artesian managing director and portfolio manager David Gallagher. "It's not an impact fund where we seek out companies that are good quality companies ...