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Conduct risk a concern for financial services sector: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and penalties for improper conduct could increase in future, which could impact on investment risk and returns, noted Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, head of ESG research at Ausbil Investment ...

Companies exposed to water scarcity risks: Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016  |  NEWS
... most of the technologies and competencies are concentrated in water utilities which are stationary, at the moment, in the future, they'll be seeking out in technology deals and we'll find other ways to increase tech capacity. There will also be Infrastructure ...

Companies advised to stress test climate change scenarios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... plan, we can't be adding to a carbon concentration in the atmosphere, particularly under 1.5 targets. If you look at the future world like most organisations do, with scenario planning, is that one of your scenarios, what does that mean? How does that ...

Corporates implementing social return on investment frameworks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... of overall business activities and strategies. "One thing is that it enables organisations to make better decision about future investments - what's worked and why are very important questions to answer and getting robust information will help that," ...

ARENA makes six new appointments to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... from CEFC's existing allocation and that under the new arrangement, ARENA will not be able to issue grants funding for future renewable energy projects.

Mirvac launches social return on investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... customer satisfaction, Breavington said. The work with KPMG has also resulted in a tool that Mirvac will use when designing future projects. "The tool basically enables managers to put in information about the size and construction costs and the area ...

Demand exceeds supply in Australian green bond market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... that is suitable to investors. White agreed with Tapley, adding "once the work has been done, it's easily replicable for future issuance." Tapley also noted that the cost of verifying a green bond is not as high as perceived in the market, and gives ...

Government launches new Clean Energy Innovation Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... from CEFC's existing allocation and that under the new arrangement, ARENA will not be able to issue grants funding for future renewable energy projects. The previous coalition government led by former Prime Minister Tony Abbott had attempted to repeal ...

Urgent need for social impact metrics development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... with Horizon Housing to "finance the purchase of management rights for 995 existing affordable housing properties and the future development of up to 60 new social and affordable homes," according to HESTA. Horizon Housing has properties and projects ...

GRI, CDP publish updated reporting guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... financial stakeholders to better understand and compare how businesses are managing climate-related issues for a resilient future." The guidance is aimed at helping organisations report on climate change and water impacts, with the ultimate aim of those ...