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GRI, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launch new Indo-Pacific program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... they create inclusive economic growth in the region. We are pleased to have the continuing support of the Australian government, which makes this groundbreaking work possible." As part of the STIR Indo-Pacific program, GRI will engage with policy makers ...

Investors decry decision by United States president to withdraw from Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... carbon solutions and work in partnership with government to ensure that policy delivers on ambition." The Australian government has affirmed its support for the Paris Agreement, and investors are seeking policy frameworks to support the delivery of Australia's ...

Government to establish $1 bn National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... impact investing market. The paper solicited public consultation on three main points - the role of the Australian government, which the government has proposed as "creating an enabling environment" and "funding (or co-funding with state and territory ...

Experts discuss impact of Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures guidelines

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... meeting. Wild said she believed that the EU and the UK were most supportive of the TCFD recommendations, with Australian government and stakeholders next most supportive.

CEFC to work with SA government on battery finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is working with the South Australian government to develop a "financing package" to support the delivery of the state's grid-scale battery storage project. Oliver Yates, Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) ...

SVA launches South Australian homelessness social impact bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... impact bonds," said Ian Learmonth, executive director at SVA. "It's been tremendous to work with the South Australian government who have been pragmatic about this, and addresses a complex issue and one where we believe that we can get some terrific ...

Government issues discussion paper on social impact investing market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... Impact Investing Australia The paper is soliciting public consultation on three main points - the role of the Australian government, which the government has proposed as "creating an enabling environment" and "funding (or co-funding with state and territory ...

IGCC hails Australian ratification of Paris Agreement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
The Australian government has ratified the Paris Agreement, a move welcomed by investors. Emma Herd, CEO, IGCC The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) said that the Paris Agreement sent a "huge market signal" to investors that carbon risk is a financial ...

Climate Bond Initiative releases climate performance data for buildings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... buildings emissions performance data from the Commercial Building Disclosure Program, an initiative of the Australian government. "The release of these emissions performance trajectories means property bond issuers have a straightforward means to assess ...

Banks, fund managers developing ethical cash products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016  |  NEWS
... Treasury Corporation of Victoria issued a $300 million green bond in July, the first certified green bond by an Australian government body. National Australia Bank has concentrated on Microfinance in its ethical banking products, said Sasha Courville ...