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Australia faces challenges in adapting to autonomous vehicle technology: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... promoting business models that provide these services. Thakur pointed to the Victorian government as one state that is investing in action around AV preparedness. "The Victorian government has asked Infrastructure Victoria for recommendations," he said. ...

BetaShares sees increased demand for "true to label" ethical products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... sustainability. ETHI and FAIR have more than $200 million in assets between them, Vynokur said. "The term sustainable investing and responsible investing is quite a broad term," Vynokur said. "A variety of investment strategies could be described as ...

PRI publishes guide on responsible investment in infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... said. "To date there has been little guidance available on integrating ESG and applying the Principles in infrastructure investing, which in many cases naturally considers ESG factors and impact analysis, for example as part of regulatory compliance. ...

SVA Diversified Impact Fund receives more than $10m in funding

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... end-of-year deadline, and has received commitments exceeding its $10 million minimum size. Alex Oppes, director, impact investing at SVA The SVA Diversified Impact Fund will fund a diversified portfolio of impact investments. The fund will also provide ...

CEFC, Australian Ethical Investment invest in Dexus Healthcare Wholesale Property Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... this represents, with a second round of equity to be raised in 2018." The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is investing up to $100 million in the fund, while Australian Ethical Investments made a "major investment" without disclosing the precise ...

Moving towards an Australian Modern Slavery Act: what does it mean for business?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... about modern slavery available to its management and staff; and any other actions taken. Although businesses will be investing time in understanding the new environment for addressing modern slavery it has been recommended that appropriate resources ...

First State Super joins Australian Council of Superannuation Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... opportunities are financially material for long-term investors. Our members need to know that the companies they're investing in are managing these issues appropriately. "Collective action has proven to be extremely effective at ensuring the principles ...

ESG integration comes into its own in fixed income portfolios: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  SUNDAY, 19 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... sophistication in terms, should I be thinking about the sustainable impacts inters of the revenues of the companies I'm investing in?"

Strong consumer demand for responsible, ethical super and investment: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... O'Connor. "As more Australians show a desire for their investments and savings to align with their values, those already investing their money responsibly are enjoying strong financial performance," he added. The research found that Australians want ...

Australian government launches impact investment fund for Asian SMEs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian government has introduced a $40 million impact investing initiative aimed at leveraging private investment in small and medium enterprises in the Asia Pacific. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced the Emerging Markets Impact Investment ...