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Aussie investors prepare for new EU rules

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... (CSDDD), which will require companies to consider the social and environmental impact of their operations. The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) said EU legislative changes pose a challenge for Australian companies and investors alike ...

Investors push for nature in climate plans

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... Awareness Practices) approach to nature plans is still in its early stages in Australia, a growing focus on nature in investment decisions means its adoption is expected to grow exponentially, following a trajectory similar to Task Force on Climate-related ...

Rise in ESG commitment by global funds: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... it expresses analysts' assessments of asset managers' "determination to incorporate ESG factors into their investment processes and deliver sustainability outcomes, relative to peers." Fund managers are evaluated on three pillars - philosophy ...

Ninety One launches emerging market transition debt fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
Global investment manager Ninety One has launched an emerging market debt strategy that will focus on investing in company issuance that finances the transition to a lower carbon economy. The Emerging Market Transition Debt (EMTD) will aim to provide ...

Growth in green bond issuance brings choice, challenges

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... information, and that's where the difference is. A manager's efforts, resources and the processes in place for monitoring the investment is key."

Australia climbs quickly on climate policy development

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... and was compiled by IPR, a climate transition forecasting consortium commissioned by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an UN-supported network of investors promoting sustainable investment. The data was coordinated by advisory and consulting ...

Hazardous chemicals a key challenge for investors

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... has doubled between 2000 and 2017, now underpins the functioning of modern manufacturing. A recent report from AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) highlights that the challenge for responsible chemical management demands robust risk mitigation strategies ...

ANZ sustainable fund flows buck global trend: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... were reasonable with USD 133 million in net new money over the final quarter of 2023," Morningstar said. The broader investment market in Australia and New Zealand also had a strong fourth quarter with US$6.4 billion in overall inflows - active strategies ...

BlueScope receives funding for lower emissions project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... Critical Inputs to Clean Energy Industries program, which supports hard-to-abate sectors like steel. "This $200 million investment in the steel sector is about securing the long-term future of the steel industry in Australia," said Minister for Climate ...

Nature-related disclosures underway

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
... investors, with the introduction of TNFD, we will finally get the data we need to make better decisions and unlock investment opportunities in natural capital," JANA head of sustainability Rachel Halpern commented. "The early adopter list of TNFD includes ...