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ASIC takes Vanguard to court over further greenwashing claims

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... and published online. "ASIC will continue its focus on alleged greenwashing conduct and we continue to stress to the financial services industry that if exclusions in investments are promised, these exclusions need to be applied and promises upheld," ...

APRA strengthens super fund ESG responsibilities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... how those activities "a) contribute to value creation/preservation over different time horizons and support delivering financial returns to beneficiaries; b) are appropriate in the context of the RSE licensee's business operations, resources and ...

CPA's putting the 'S' in ESG: How does Canada compare?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... May, Canada passed federal anti-slavery legislation, five years after Australia; and in Canada from 2024 onwards, large financial institutions will need to provide ESG disclosures including on climate-related risks and governance. However, data inconsistencies ...

World first $1.6bn Climate Bonds green loan: QIC and Vector

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... efficiency and emissions reductions in the energy systems through advanced metering infrastructure." JP Morgan acted as financial advisor on the transaction; Herbert Smith Freehills and Russell McVeagh acted as borrower's counsel; and Corrs Chambers ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... as an analysis of Chinese listed companies has found that those that invest in ESG-related projects show high quality financial reporting and accountability. ESG factors are now firmly embedded in Asia's diverse markets, Fidelity International has ...

RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor to exit after 10 years

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... added that the organisation has evolved from "a cottage industry on the side-lines" to "right in the centre of core financial services discussions, focus and regulatory development". Ross Piper, chair of the RIAA board commented: "Simon has been a highly ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... released this week by Treasury asks for feedback on a standardised, internationally-aligned, mandatory climate-related financial disclosure framework that will be implemented starting from 2024. The new framework, informed by the previous consultation ...

Finance responds to new ISSB standards

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
The first ISSB standards dropped this week, with a range of reactions from investors and stakeholders in financial capital markets. The two new standards - IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information ...

First two ISSB standards released - what investors need to know

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... providing guidance for companies to disclose high quality ESG information to investors. The standards - International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information ...

Strong demand for green bonds: BNP Paribas Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... the technologies to decarbonize our economies and to fund the energy transition." In addition to standard credit and financial analysis, BNP Paribas AM analyses green bonds for three additional characteristics - ambition, quality of proceeds and integrity ...