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AXA IM launches "impact-style" fund linked to gender diversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... equality," Christensen said. "We saw a great opportunity to create a 'gender diversity' impact strategy that favours investments in companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting women in senior management and leadership positions." The ...

CEFC makes two investments totalling $230 million

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced two investments totalling $230 million, one towards net-zero carbon emission office buildings, the other to build energy-efficient social and affordable housing. The CEFC will invest $100 million ...

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank launch Socially Responsible Growth Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... Russel Investment Management, AXA Investment Managers, BT Investment Management, Altius Asset Management, Vanguard Investments, as well as using Bendigo and Adelaide Bank for cash management. The development of the Socially Responsible Growth Fund was ...

Amanda Wilson stepping down as Regnan chief executive officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... included Hermes Equity Ownership Services, Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC), VicSuper, HESTA, and Vanguard Investments Australia. Most of the six previous shareholders converted to long-term clients of Regnan's ESG engagement and advocacy ...

Government issues discussion paper on social impact investing market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... has proposed as "creating an enabling environment" and "funding (or co-funding with state and territory governments) investments which would likely achieve savings to fund the intervention and deliver better outcomes for Australians; the principles for ...

Climate Bonds Initiative CEO speaks on 2017 green bond market outlook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... United States. "[CFI] is the only scheme of its kind, in terms of models and have huge implications for agricultural investments for the [European Union Common Agricultural Program] CAP or the US or India," he said. "These are sources of expertise that ...

Principles for Responsible Investment discuss agenda for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... increasing infrastructure spend in the United States, a robust framework for analysing ESG impacts of infrastructure investments would be a useful tool for those interested in investing in that space. The PRI will also continue its engagement on tax ...

Australian Ethical Investments join Principles for Positive Impact Finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical Investments and Westpac Bank have signed on to the newly launched Principles for Positive Impact Finance, a new set of criteria to assess the impact of sustainable investments. Dr Stuart Palmer, head of ethics, Australian Ethical ...

Teachers Mutual Bank joins Global Alliance for Banking on Values

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... and leader in the GABV network," James said. "We are keen to share the successes of our community and sustainability investments with our global partners, and to learn from their initiatives." The Global Alliance for Banking on Values membership collectively ...

Bribery and corruption cited as sustainability engagement theme for 2017

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... providing advisory services on the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, and the inquiry by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) into allegations that "certain executives and directors" at Leighton Holdings - now known as CIMIC ...