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Challenges to Carbon Capture and Storage adaptation in Australia: Credit Suisse

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... has any abilities to impact on climate change in Australia," said McCullagh, A ustralia equities - head of environment, social, governance research. "When I spoke to various industry components, they were indicating that it was at least 20 years out ...

PIMCO launches ESG Global Bond Fund in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
PIMCO has launched the PIMCO ESG Global Bond Fund in Australia, as part of a global, dedicated environmental, social and governance investment platform. Adrian Stewart, head of PIMCO Australia and New Zealand The PIMCO ESG Global Bond Fund is the firm's ...

Experts discuss impact of Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
In the wake of public statements by the Australian Prudential Regulation Agency (APRA) regarding stress testing of climate risks by regulated entities, and give the consultation process to develop the draft recommendations by the Taskforce on Climate-related ...

Majority of APAC investors have an ESG investment framework: State Street

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... Asia-Pacific based institutional investors participating in a State Street survey say that they are implementing an environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework in their investment process. Kastrapeli, vice president, head of sustainable investment ...

CEFC appoints Ian Learmonth as new chief executive officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Corporation Learmonth will succeed outgoing CEO Oliver Yates, and will join the CEFC on 15 May. Learmonth comes to the CEFC from Social Ventures Australia (SVA), where he is currently head of impact investing. SVA has strong crossover with the CEFC in ...

Video: Aligning Your Investments with the Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... prosperity worldwide via the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiated a new wave of thinking about Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Investing. The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this video of the highlights from a ...

NAB raises $500m for first ever gender equality social bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has raised $500 million for the first ever social bond focusing on gender equality, at the upper end of the book build, the bank said. Steve Lambert, executive general manager of capital financing, NAB The NAB Social ...

Remerga launches Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Poland, Egypt and Brazil, with stocks selected based on quantitative factors and "deep due diligence" on environmental, social and governance factors. The fund is headed by Craig Mercer, co-founder, director and chief investment officer, and Warwick ...

ACSI appoints two new members to board of directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... under management in the order of $1.5 trillion. The focus of ACSI's research, policy and representation is environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment risks and opportunities. Other board members include Gerard Noonan chair, Media Super (President) ...

AMP Capital to divest from tobacco, controversial weapons

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... million in holdings related to manufacturers of cluster munitions and landmines. AMP Capital has revised its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Responsible Investment Philosophy, which applies across its business. AMP Capital has decided ...