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RBA warns of climate-related liability risk for business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) conducted by APRA on banks, increased disclosures and taxonomies and sustainable finance. "Having a taxonomy that is well-developed and widely accepted is important for a number of reasons," Kearns said. "A taxonomy ...

ESG product definitions a matter for legislation: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022  |  NEWS
... "supportive" of the Australian Sustainability Finance Institute's (ASFI) process to develop an industry-led sustainable finance taxonomy. "ASIC have been observers [of ASFI] and we continue to be so at the moment, together with some of the other ...

Westpac sets 2030 net zero commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
... Anthony Miller. "To support this, we continue to invest in our frontline bankers' ESG capability and build sustainable finance solutions. "Joining the NZBA is a clear commitment to improve our climate performance, help customers transition, and collaborate ...

EY partners to deliver Australian sustainable finance taxonomy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022  |  NEWS
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has appointed EY as the project team that will deliver the first stage of the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Project. EY will work with the Project Steering Committee and the Technical Advisory ...

Gap in financing solutions for refugees: ISS ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
Despite increasing investor interest and corporate support, the sustainable finance sector is lagging when it comes to financing solutions aimed at assisting refugees, according to a report from ISS ESG. In recognition of World Refugee Week, ISS ESG ...

Sustainable debt, finance in strong start to 2022: ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... billion in bonds for the year to 30 July, on par with 2021, according to Tessa Dann, a director in ANZ's sustainable finance team. ANZ sees that approximately ~22% of the total Australia loan volumes was done in green or sustainability linked format ...

Industry reacts to ASIC greenwashing guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... announced that they are setting any mandatory standards around ESG disclosure, however the European Union's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) regime has brought a level of regulation and definitions to products, and the US Securities ...

ANZ creates head of environmental markets role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... Environment Foundation in the UK as a founding member. In his new role, Kodell will work closely with ANZ head of sustainable finance Katharine Tapley and the Markets team. "As a leading sustainability bank in the region, our priority is to help our ...

Ninety One hires sustainability director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... remain a pipe dream, as opposed to the reality we seek. "Daisy's deep level of experience in working within the sustainable finance sector, coupled with her passion for transforming the investment industry for the better, positions her as an ideal member ...

Building real asset future with climate in mind: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... Travalos said. "Those are all equal considerations now when thinking about existing or new products." The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is also focusing attention to identifying which real estate assets and infrastructure asset ...