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RIAA panel discusses tackling ESG duties, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
Superannuation fund trustees have an obligation to respond to environmental, social and governance (ESG) related issues, and institutions are finding collaborative means to integrate ESG considerations into their operations, according to a panel of ...

The GIIN launches impact investing training programs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... or increase investment in sub-Saharan Africa. The courses focus on impact capital raising, strengthening environmental social and governance (ESG) management, social and environmental performance management and impact investment management. GIIN has ...

Mirvac reports on first year of new sustainability strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... importantly, how sustainability is more than just one thing, one element, it's all these different elements, and has a social and environmental side." One of the four areas of focus - being net positive by 2030 - will see the company aim to generate ...

International Integrated Reporting Council launches Public Sector Pioneer Network

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... of UNDP, in a statement. "Integrated Reporting provides a framework to enhance transparency and accountability, linking social responsibility and sustainability to the long-term resilience of an organization. UNDP is delighted to participate within the ...

Westpac increases lending to cleantech, enviro services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... is there." Westpac also reported that it is on track on its goal to make up to AU$2 billion available for investment in social and affordable housing. In October, Westpac announced it had signed its largest single community housing finance deal, providing ...

Barclays, MSCI launch green bond index series

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
Barclays and MSCI have launched their green bond index series, the new addition to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) fixed income indexes. Eligibility for the green bond index series is based on a four-factor assessment - use of proceeds ...

AXA IM to offer impact investing fund of funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... been developed by AXA Rosenberg, the quantitative investment arm of the global AXA IM group, and integrates environmental, social and governance data from AXA IM's responsible investment team. "Our extensive research shows ESG smart beta can offer investors ...

Investors apply ethical screens to cash management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... by which investors structure their approach to cash differs depending on their strategies and policies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. The recently launched Future Super is operating under the investment policy of zero investments ...

Role for custodian in ESG data analytics: BNP Paribas

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
Institutional investors throughout Asia are taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into account in their investment portfolios, and custodian BNP Paribas Securities Services are providing data analytical services to assist clients ...

Interest in green, social bonds continuing: JPMorgan Chase

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... themed bonds will continue to grow from Australian institutional investors, there is also increased attention being paid to social benefit bonds as well, according to JPMorgan Chase. Marilyn Ceci, managing director, JPMorgan Chase corporate investment ...