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AXA IM to launch second impact investing fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is developing a second impact investing fund of funds strategy, which will build upon the first fund launched two years ago. Matt Christensen, global head of responsible investment, AXA IM In 2013, AXA IM's global Responsible ...

RIAA calls for actions to create responsible financial markets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... into their investment processes is frequently being guided by "soft laws", said Mamadou-Abou Sarr, global head of ESG investing, Northern Trust Asset Management. While hard laws can be used to regulate market behaviour, such as laws and regulations to ...

NZ Super publishes white paper on ESG beliefs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... head of responsible investment, NZ Super The NZ$29.8 billion NZ Super this week published Why We Believe Responsible Investing Pays Off, a white paper that outlines the fund's approach to their investment belief that "responsible investors must have ...

Cbus Super hires new investment manager - ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... delighted to have someone of Nicole's calibre joining the Cbus investment team. Nicole's international and direct ESG investing experience will be a great asset for Cbus as we ramp up our own company research and direct engagement program," said Kristian ...

Investors look at corporate governance metrics: BNP Paribas

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... making some informed discussions about breaking benchmark up, these are the smart companies we're focusing on. You end up investing in interesting companies, can design a portfolio that mitigates risk over the long term, and also take care of the tracking ...

CEFC to provide up to $30m financing to City of Melbourne

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... and the City of Melbourne. "I am delighted the Australian Government, through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, is investing in energy efficiency," said Environment Minister Greg Hunt said. "The Turnbull government is committed to lowering power ...

Q&A: Richard Brandweiner, CIO First State Super

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015  |  NEWS
... corporations, and I can talk about that. Finally, its prompted us to at least be mindful of the longer term implications of investing in the local economy. Things like venture capital and our ability to keep talent and ideas in Australia, where before ...

Industrial relations: a vehicle for climate change mitigation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... that benefited everyone including the climate." Linfox addressed fuel consumption in their truck fleet in two ways, by investing in more expensive tyres that reduce friction and resistance, and by implementing an eco-friendly driving program that involves ...

First State Super invests in Australian tech, almonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
First State Super has made two allocations in recent months, investing in venture capital focusing on Australian internet start-ups and Australia agriculture, which the fund says is in line with the investment principal of universal ownership. First ...

Australia falls in EY renewable energy index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... RECAI report. EY cited the government's draft directive prohibiting the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) from investing in onshore wind and rooftop solar as part of the "wind war." "A government-commissioned inquiry has also prompted a series ...