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Utilities sector face material ESG issues: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... which offer both risks and opportunities to the entire sector, noted Doug Morrow, Sustainalytics' associate director of research and co-author of the report. "What really struck me about the report, when I dug into the industry more deeply, is that many ...

RobecoSAM launches 2015 assessment for DJSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2015  |  NEWS
... material sustainability issues that impact their bottom line," said Daniel Wild, head of sustainability investing (SI) research and development, RobecoSAM. "Sustainability issues dramatically change companies' competitive environment. Ultimately, companies ...

ASIC issues report on payday lending

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... rental/leasing side, and other proposals relating to interest rates as well. Credit Suisse's Asia Pacific/Australia Equity Research team authored a report examining various social, regulatory and governance issues relating to ASX-listed payday lending ...

Inflection Point CM to launch Carbon Zero fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... to the firm, and looking to invest in companies that show agility and innovation, Noble said. The firm builds upon the research of veteran responsible investment research firm Innovest, which was founded by Kiernan. Its "five-factor" model includes environmental ...

Mirvac integrates sustainability in "place-making" thinking

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... making and what does it look like in future," said Paul Edwards, group general manager sustainability. "We completed some research - we undertook to interview staff internally, and completed some external focus groups with an independent researcher with ...

Investors consider ESG in alternative assets: Mercer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... potential risks and opportunities these issues can present to portfolios," said Deb Clarke, global head of investment research at Mercer. "Incorporating ESG considerations into investment decisions strengthens a portfolio's defense against risks arising ...

Super funds show 5.7% jump in percentage of women directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... directors are women and 18.1% of ASX300 directors are women. Meanwhile, Industry Moves, an online database providing research on employment moves and trends in institutional and retail financial services has analysed public sector and industry funds ...

Increase in ASX board cultural diversity: DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... ASX-listed corporate boards has increased, but boardrooms do not yet reflect the broader Australian community, according to research from Diversity Council Australia (DCA). Lisa Annese, CEO, Diversity Council Australia DCA partnered with Deakin University ...

Women on Boards tracks gender diversity gains

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... sporting boards and other entities. According to the BDI, the superannuation sector, sport, the ASX 100 and cooperative research centres have all posted greater than 5% increases in the number of women on boards. By contrast, there has been a deterioration ...

Investors to engage with payday lenders over practices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... financial controls that apply in the payday lending sector." Recently, Credit Suisse's Asia Pacific/Australia Equity Research team authored a report examining various social, regulatory and governance issues relating to ASX-listed payday lending and ...