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Green moves: PRI, Scientific Beta, RIAA, CA100+, Australian Unity, Net Zero Economy Authority

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... the countries and projects that enable a just transition and achieve Sustainable Development Goals, to "have real world impact". Chief operating officer Esther Teeken will step down after two years at PRI. Emmet McNamee, head of progression and innovation ...

Anne Fuchs takes on new role at ART

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... executive general manager for advice, guidance and education has been appointed executive general manager of advocacy and impact. The newly created position will see Fuchs take on a broader advocacy role, building on her advice, guidance and education ...

Wellington client exec departs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... ESG principles in the investment community," the firm said. "We look forward to her continued leadership and the positive impact she will bring to the board."

What to expect in 2025

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... investors will need to pay close attention to potential misuse, errors and bias, intellectual property theft, environmental impact and safety risks. However, the technology may be a boon for investors when it comes to ESG reporting and carbon account ...

Geopolitical tensions create investor opportunity: Franklin Templeton

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... critical focus for investors, according to a new paper from Franklin Templeton. These geopolitical pressures, comparable in impact to climate change, are now immediate, direct, and global in reach, shaping policies and influencing investment returns ...

Podcast: Responsible investing in the context of conflict with Estelle Parker

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... manufacturers like BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Elbit. This episode uncovers investment risks, how materiality thresholds impact decision-making, and the call from super members for greater transparency - and even divestment from - weapons and defence-related ...

Permanent disablement claims for mental health explodes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... assertiveness in pursuing insurance benefits, and differing mental versus physical demands of white- and blue-collar jobs. The impact of mental health on health services and insurance has increased steadily and substantially over the last 10 years, the ...

Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... week. The UN-convened initiative says more investors and companies are ramping up nature engagements, worried about the impact of nature on human rights. PRI, whose members represent approximately US$128 trillion, says there are trade-offs at the nexus ...

Future Group ramps up screening

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... significant shift in investment thinking. It's "part of a wider program of reinvestment in climate solutions and positive impact investments across all our superannuation funds that we have recently acquired." Future Group is a collective of super ...

Greenwash top of mind for Kiwi funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... industry participants to enhance ESG standards," Tinkler said. Demand is from all sides. Kiwis are increasingly embracing impact and thematic investing; the latter alone grew to $70 billion in 2023. The former $11 billion to $15 billion - by 36%. Dean ...