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Retail investors integrating ESG into investment decisions: Investment Trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... that ESG is a theme that has really been elevated throughout the year, culminating in COP26," she said. However, environmental, social and corporate governance issues weighed differently in investors minds. Environmental issues were the most influential ...

Future Super in $6 billion acquisition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... delivered strong historical returns, Future Super said. Future Super has a strong ethical foundation, focusing on environmental, social and corporate governance. The purpose-driven business will grow smartMonday's corporate offering by building on ...

Treasury Wine Estates inks sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... with its financing strategy, Treasury Wine Estates deepens its commitment to having a positive impact across key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics. The SLL announcement comes as part of TWE's commitment to sustainability which focuses ...

Emerging HNW seek ESG, ethical investments: Praemium

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... rated factor, but when you look at the emerging high net worth segment, there is more emphasis on good behaviour on environmental issues," noted Praemium chief distribution officer Martin Morris. The report is based on a survey of 2,275 HNW investors. ...

CBA announces $250 in green financing deals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... total another $250 million in green finance vehicles. IFM Investors has entered into a $200 million fixed-rate, Environmental, Social and Governance Term Deposit (ESG TD) with CBA. It is certified by an independent third party and used entirely for funding ...

Bringing a human rights lens to climate risk considerations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... way we live on the planet," said KPMG director, human rights and social impact Meg Brodie. "The idea that we have environmental impacts and then we have impacts on people becomes a false dichotomy. In the way that we've set up the ESG conversation, we've ...

Failing to manage ESG a severe risk to business: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... cited the example of biodiversity, which the report said will be seen "as a new asset class," with a new metric - environmental profit, the measurable benefit of a decision on the natural world, becoming a component of return on investment (ROI). "If ...

RIAA rules out nuclear weapons, e-cigarettes in responsible investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 22 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... labels - clear, honest and not misleading 3. Avoids significant harm - as a minimum requirement 4. Accounts for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues 5. Mandatory disclosures - holdings, performance, benchmark, investable universe, sustainability ...

ESG a thematic tailwind for microcap stocks: Yarra Capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... value going forward, and portfolio manager Joel Fleming points to "significant spend required to address a range of environmental issues in particular" as a thematic driver in the small cap sector. "It's an awareness of those principles being so important ...

Stewart Investors launches emerging markets sustainability fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... 'Responsible Investment Leader', reflecting the fund's commitment to responsible investing; explicit consideration of environmental, social and governance factors in investment decision making, strong and collaborative stewardship; transparency in reporting ...