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Integrating ESG considerations in securities lending programs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... lenders' standard or approved borrower list for counterparty selection. At BNP Paribas when we review our borrowers, reputation (including ESG) is a category we take into account." Arnesen reinforced Floate's perspective on awareness of ESG criteria ...

Analysis: climate change, Australia and the fierce urgency of now

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
As bushfires continue to burn across the southeast of Australia, the push is on to implement effective responses to minimise risk and optimise opportunities stemming from climate change across the economy. Business, finance and civil society are seeking ...

ESG engagement key to small cap value: Perennial Value Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
Engaging with small and mid-cap companies around key environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues is key to uncovering high quality companies making a positive impact on sustainable outcomes, according to Perennial Value Management. Damian ...

Sexual harassment a potential investment, financial risk in supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
With material human rights issues rising on the agenda for companies and their investors, non-governmental organisations are flagging sexual harassment in garment factories as a source of risk, both in terms of productivity losses and reputational risks ...

First Sentier Investors hires Kate Turner as RI specialist

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... Turner's experience in the business as the global firm builds out its longstanding capabilities and market-leading reputation in responsible investment. First Sentier was formerly Colonial First State Global Asset Management. "Kate will play an integral ...

Millennials prioritise long term returns, fees in investment funds: Calastone

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... Australians ranked fees and expenses of investing as the second most important consideration (59%) followed closely by the reputation of the fund or firm (58%). Transparency of the firm's investment strategy was also an important selection consideration ...

Pricing, liquidity, standards challenge green bond market: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
The pricing, liquidity and confusion about the definition of green bonds is constraining the maturity of the green bond market, according to Aviva Investors. Colin Purdie, Chief Investment Officer, Credit, at Aviva Investors "In order to reach the 2 ...

ACSI issues updated Governance Guidelines for ASX300 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... practices were on full display during the Royal Commission. A number of companies have since paid dearly in terms of their reputation and profitability. Unfortunately, investors in those companies have worn the cost too." The governance guidelines clarify ...

Retail investors would accept lower returns for ethical performance: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... on sophisticated judgment. The data shows that Australian retail investors are now keenly aware of the importance of reputation, transparency, ethical behavior, values alignment and social responsibility." The report also found that a higher number of ...

SASB Foundation appoints Marc Siegel to SASB Board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... Sustainability Accounting Standards Board," said Bob Steel, chair of the SASB Foundation Board of Directors. "Marc's reputation, knowledge and experience will further enhance the important work of the Standards Board and we look forward to his contributions." ...