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Podcast: Talking green bonds and sustainable economic growth with Ecaterina Bigos

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
In this episode, we speak with AXA Investment Managers Core Investment CIO Ecaterina Bigos, who weighs in on the current state of the global green bond market. Bigos talks to the burgeoning $1 trillion green bond market and how green finance will play ...

New Zealand to issue green bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... taking on new debt over and above the government's existing borrowing, they will be issued as part of the overall forecast core Crown borrowing program." Money raised from the bonds will be used to support projects that help reach the New Zealand ...

Climate skills development needed: University of Technology Sydney

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... skills organisations really need," Atherton said. "We need relevant short courses; we need skills training embedded into core finance qualifications..." Atherton said she is hopeful the study will continue on an annual basis to track the development ...

Companies lag on digital transformation: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... transformation underway, and more than half the respondents have few, if any, directors with technology skills as part of their core skill set. Of those with no digital transformation underway, 40% said it was not a priority and 25% say it's because ...

Resource efficiency a marker for investment performance: Osmosis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... equity strategy. CSC, the $50 billion fund for government employees, will partner with Osmosis to launch a Resource Efficient Core Equity Portfolio (ex-Australia). The portfolio will aim to mitigate environmental risks while targeting a better risk-adjusted ...

EY partners to deliver Australian sustainable finance taxonomy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... IFM, IAG and Deloitte has allowed "momentum to build" around developing an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy. This core group of funders will sit on the Project Steering Committee alongside the Council of Financial Regulators, CEFC and Climateworks ...

LGT Crestone hires head of sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... environmental impact through ESG and sustainability-related initiatives and "plays a crucial role in ensuring the firm's core sustainability commitments are maintained and ultimately exceeded. "We are confident Amanda's background and expertise ...

AXA IM launches two sustainable funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... said. The new funds underpin AXA IM's responsible investment commitment, noted Michelle Lacey, head of client group, AXA IM Core, Australia. "Since introducing one of the first responsible investing options for wholesale investors in Australia with the ...

Stone & Chalk takes on climate tech

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... incubator and accelerator of climate technology in Australia. Investing in companies that place the health of the planet at the core of every decision, from ideation through to the scaleup phase, will be a key pillar of the organisation's strategy. "Climate ...

QIC adds office fund to net zero commitment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... average NABERS Water rating of 4.7 Stars. QIC's net zero carbon emissions target will be realised across its portfolio of core office assets through initiatives including key plant and equipment upgrades, building management and control system upgrades ...