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Investors look at corporate governance metrics: BNP Paribas

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... making some informed discussions about breaking benchmark up, these are the smart companies we're focusing on. You end up investing in interesting companies, can design a portfolio that mitigates risk over the long term, and also take care of the tracking ...

CEFC to provide up to $30m financing to City of Melbourne

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... and the City of Melbourne. "I am delighted the Australian Government, through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, is investing in energy efficiency," said Environment Minister Greg Hunt said. "The Turnbull government is committed to lowering power ...

Q&A: Richard Brandweiner, CIO First State Super

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... corporations, and I can talk about that. Finally, its prompted us to at least be mindful of the longer term implications of investing in the local economy. Things like venture capital and our ability to keep talent and ideas in Australia, where before ...

Industrial relations: a vehicle for climate change mitigation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... that benefited everyone including the climate." Linfox addressed fuel consumption in their truck fleet in two ways, by investing in more expensive tyres that reduce friction and resistance, and by implementing an eco-friendly driving program that involves ...

First State Super invests in Australian tech, almonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
First State Super has made two allocations in recent months, investing in venture capital focusing on Australian internet start-ups and Australia agriculture, which the fund says is in line with the investment principal of universal ownership. First ...

Australia falls in EY renewable energy index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... RECAI report. EY cited the government's draft directive prohibiting the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) from investing in onshore wind and rooftop solar as part of the "wind war." "A government-commissioned inquiry has also prompted a series ...

HESTA commits $30m to impact investment with SVA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... industry superannuation fund for the health and community services sector. "The reason why we have an interest in impact investing is that it's something that resonates closely with our members and our stakeholders, particularly in the community services ...

Future Super, Thomson Reuters launch new indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... perspective, there is far more demand for fossil fuel free products than we thought. The vast majority of our members are investing responsibly for the first time. These are not people who have had responsible investment portfolios in the past - 97% ...

Human rights considerations part of trustee board obligations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... divested their holdings in controversial weapons, particularly land mines and cluster munitions. There is a concern about investing in those companies manufacturing weapons that might be in contravention of international treaties and conventions." Norms-based ...

Newpin social benefit bond returns 8.9% in second year

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... returning 8.9% to investors, according to Social Venture Australia (SVA). Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia The AU$7 million Newpin social benefit bond is Australia's first offering and funds the Newpin ...