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Global stimulus an opportunity for sustainable investment: Ninety One

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... to unlock â,¬300 billion in "solvency support for companies from all economic sectors and prepare them for a cleaner, digital and resilient future." Cooper pointed to a part of the German stimulus package that provide more generous subsidies to electric ...

Digital human rights rise up the agenda post-COVID-19: Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
Digital human rights issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity and social impacts of AI can pose risks to companies, and protection of digital human rights take on new considerations in the post-COVID-19 era, according to Robeco. Masja Zandbergen ...

Australian impact investing market nearly triples in past two years: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
The Australian market for impact investing has nearly tripled over the past two years, from $5.7 billion to $19.9 billion, according to a new study from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Hanna Ebeling, chief executive officer ...

Can proposed EU recovery plan prove a sustainable model for Australia?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... to unlock â,¬300 billion in "solvency support for companies from all economic sectors and prepare them for a cleaner, digital and resilient future." The EU's response will accelerate investment in areas that directly benefit the environment and ...

Accelerating digitalisation an investment opportunity: Janus Henderson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
The COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate the trend of digitisation as companies have shifted to work from home, meaning that funds that are invested in technology are poised to capture market opportunity. Ama Seery, ESG analyst, Janus Henderson. The Janus ...

Coronavirus pandemic produces supply chain crisis: Baker McKenzie

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... with governmental requirements of import and export." That will include restructuring supply chains and ramping up on digital transformations, which could lead to an even stronger commitment to sustainability goals alongside building resilient businesses ...

Coronavirus forcing companies to virtual AGMs, full proxy voting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... entry in order to comply with expert health and government advice," and is encouraging shareholders to "use the range of digital options available to participate in the AGM and not attend in person due to COVID-19 concerns." Shareholders are invited ...

Thinking about the future of work in the time of coronavirus

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... think it is going to accelerate some of that. If you think about global supply chain, customers wanting things in the digital way, think of accelerating the move from cash to card. People don't want to touch money. It will accelerate some of the ...

Emerging markets present opportunities for impact investing: 57 Stars

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... focused are all that much more important, given that we have a particularly intensive focus on healthcare, particularly digital health, and those will be important areas going forward. Add to that the payments and financial infrastructure, which are ...

IFC expands EDGE program to include BNP Paribas ClimateSeed program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... Paribas' first social business, and reinvests 100% of profits in environmental projects. It offers a "climate-action" digital platform that allows organizations to offset their CO2 emissions by supporting sustainable projects globally," BNP Paribas said. ...