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Short term thinking cripples efforts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
At the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) annual summit, a strong theme was teachings from First Nations philosophies and the overwhelming concern that the finance sector is not forward-thinking. Held at the Hilton Sydney on 31 October ...

Green moves at MSCI, Future Fund, Minderoo, U Ethical

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... groundbreaking research such as the environmental P&L concept... and [with] the team at the Principles for Responsible Investment to highlight the important role of the 'Universal Owner' investor," he said in a statement. "Having spent over two decades ...

Nature and climate now on equal footing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... into climate strategies. With stronger nature protection laws currently before parliament, it is emerging as a key investment consideration, according to Estelle Parker and Duncan Paterson. At the UN biodiversity conference (COP16) in Colombia this week ...

As water rises, insurer swims against tide

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... chair and CEO. "The resilience credit represents a unique program in the industry, and we are proud to enable client investment in the resiliency and future of their operations."

Podcast: Impact investing vs philanthropy - UN SDGs with Read Taylor Price

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... there's been an uptick in demand for companies to report on social impact through the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) - and along with it, an increase in misleading marketing through 'social-washing'. Of course, poverty ...

Australia leads in greenwashing lawsuits

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... emissions may impact Santos' future financial prospects is critical to investors' ability to assess the viability of their investment and their financial and reputational exposure. "Misleading information can leave investors vulnerable to major losses ...

Veteran ESG lead rejoins abrdn

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
After a ten-month stint at a rival asset manager, Sheela Veerappan has rejoined abrdn as senior sustainable investment director and head of its Asia Pacific sustainable institute. Veerappan was with abrdn for just over a year before departing for a ...

Australian Retirement Trust hires impact PMs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... investments, making them key additions to our team. This expansion underscores our commitment to achieving the best possible investment outcomes for our 2.4 million members." Wilkin has held leadership roles in the corporate and charity sectors for over ...

Funds SA and Apostle jump on activist group rebound

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... several more Australasian firms signed up including Mint Asset Management, Resolution Capital, and Macquarie-backed Vinva Investment Management. This brings total membership to over 600 as of 17 October 2024 - including 12 from Australasia, 52 from Europe ...

Ethinvest reaches $100 million milestone

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
Demand for responsible investing is up on HUB24, Australia's fastest-growing investment platform. The proof is in the pudding - Ethinvest has hit $100 million in assets on the platform, after launching on HUB24 in late 2016. The ethical and impact ...