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FlexiGroup prices first green asset-backed security transaction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... tranches in their securitisations where possible, further expanding the availability of liquidity for clean energy investments." The Climate Bonds Initiative estimates that labelled green bonds have grown from under US$5 billion in 2010 to nearly $42 ...

Corporates implementing social return on investment frameworks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... that its residential communities save residents in reduced health costs and reduced crime. Mirvac said that their investments in features including open spaces, connectivity and community facilities save up to $241 per annum per resident in reduced health ...

New Forests launches ESG investment performance framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... certified forest area, 95% certified timber production, and more than one-third of New Forests' 765,000 hectares of investments are being managed for conservation and as protected areas. "2015 was an important year for us, and we took on the strategic ...

CEFC, Palisade Investment Partners launch infrastructure fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... or PREF) to be launched in the second half of 2016 which will provide a broader range of investors with access to investments in renewable energy. Palisade currently manages two wind farms and is developing an expansion to one of these, funded by early ...

Mirvac launches social return on investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... in reduced health costs and reduced crime. Sarah Breavington, Mirvac sustainability director Mirvac said that their investments in features including open spaces, connectivity and community facilities save up to $241 per annum per resident in reduced ...

Investors should measure climate risks: South Pole Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
Investors should systematically measure climate risks for their investments as well as develop specific internal capabilities in the area of climate change, South Pole Group has recommended to the Senate Inquiry on Carbon Risk Disclosure. Max Horster ...

UCA Funds Management publishes annual report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... transition to responsible entity and received its licence as a retail fund provider from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in February, confirmed Michael Walsh, chief executive officer of UCA Funds Management. Two funds - the ...

Foresight Group hires Gary Sofarelli for Sydney office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... AU$100 million cornerstone investment to the Foresight Group's Australian Bioenergy Fund (ABF). The fund will make investments of AU$2 million to AU$50 million in bioenergy projects in Australia, potentially ranging from small-scale anaerobic digestion ...

Government launches new Clean Energy Innovation Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... positive outcome," said Emma Herd, IGCC chief executive officer. "As a general principal, investors are alive to new investments in clean tech and clean energy... Anything that can be brought into the mix to de-risk those investments and provide new ...

Australian Ethical hires equities analyst

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... extensive knowledge and experience will further strengthen our expertise and ensure we continue to identify the best investments within our ethically-screened universe." The ethical investment and superannuation provider recently reported a 35% growth ...