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Investors launch GRESB Infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... our Investment Beliefs, enabling us to better understand and navigate the multi-faceted risks and opportunities of our portfolio." The first assessments under the GRESB Infrastructure framework are expected in the first quarter of 2016. See Also: Australia/NZ ...

Future Super, Thomson Reuters launch new indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
Future Super and Thomson Reuters have launched two indices - the Thomson Reuters/Future Super Australia Fossil Free Index and Thomson Reuters/Future Super Australia Sustainable Leaders Index. Simon Sheikh, managing director, Future Super The indices ...

Northern Trust makes case for combining quality with ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
Northern Trust has launched a fund strategy that integrates their proprietary Northern Trust Quality Score (NTQS) with ESG rankings to create equity portfolios that optimise for both attributes. Michael Hunstad, head of quantitative research global ...

Epuron Energy expands Uterne Solar Plant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... sun, and deliver up to 30% more energy than fixed-tilt. "We are delighted to add the Uterne expansion to our growing portfolio of operational solar assets," said Martin Poole, Epuron Solar executive Director. "Uterne is the largest solar farm in Australia ...

NZ Super Fund invests in View Glass

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... said Matt Whineray, NZ Super Fund chief investment officer. "We are pleased to be able to further diversify the Fund's portfolio of offshore, growth-oriented direct investments," Whineray said. "While these investments in early-stage companies with strong ...

NZ responsible investment assets increase 10%: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
Responsible investment assets in New Zealand increased by 10% in 2014 and reached NZ$63.5 billion, according to a new report from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). graphic courtesy of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia ...

Responsible investment reaches 50% total AUM: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
Responsible investment assets reached AU$630 billion in assets, while core responsible investment assets reached AU$31.6 billion in 2014, according to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) benchmark report. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO ...

PRI active on climate change, tax avoidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... emissions exposures, Reynolds said. To that end, PRI have published Discussion Paper: Reducing Emissions Across the Portfolio, outlining approaches for asset owners to consider in reducing emissions across the portfolio. The paper discusses the possibility ...

KPMG Australia buys Banarra

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... measurement, complex stakeholder engagement and strategy and report development, KPMG Australia said. As part of its portfolio, Banarra has conducted a human rights impact assessment at Olympic Dam, for BHP Billiton and Olympic Dam Corporation, security ...

UCA Funds Management to convert funds to MIS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... has never relied on. In addition to the growth and development funds, UCA Funds Management also oversees the UCA Cash Portfolio, the UCA Australian Equities Portfolio and the Funeral Fund for individuals, self-managed superannuation funds and corporates. ...