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Altius Asset Management launches sustainable bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
Altius Asset Management, a boutique fixed interest asset manager, has launched the Altius Sustainable Bond fund. Bill Bovingdon, CIO Altius Asset Management The Altius Sustainable Bond fund is a diversified fixed interest portfolio made up of government ...

RIAA panel discusses tackling ESG duties, opportunities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... institutional investors, and solutions are needed to create "the safe and just space for humanity" through inclusive and sustainable economic development. However, recognising ESG risks on the one hand and finding the means to implement robust responses ...

IIRC launches IR Technology Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... director, XBRL leader EMEA, Deloitte. "Meaningful information, which reflects the broader value drivers integral to sustainable strategies and business models, needs to be at the heart of decision-making if more holistic internal and external Integrated ...

Mutuals, co-ops have turnover of $104 billion: BCCM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... co-operative sector. Australia's largest dairy company is a co-operative. The role of co-operatives and mutuals in a sustainable economy is starting to become part of mainstream government thinking. The federal government's Agricultural Competitiveness ...

International Integrated Reporting Council launches Public Sector Pioneer Network

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... responsive, and accountable institutions are a vital part of what it takes to improve people's lives and implement a sustainable development agenda," said Helen Clark, administrator of UNDP, in a statement. "Integrated Reporting provides a framework ...

Companies inconsistent in approach to deforestation risks: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... risk, operational risk and regulatory risk. On the flip side, nearly 90% of companies can identify opportunities with sustainable sourcing of at least one forest-risk commodity. McCoy noted that the process of removing deforestation risk from the supply ...

Investors apply ethical screens to cash management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... there is wider, increased interest in investing in short-term cash vehicles that come from banking institutions with sustainable operations and policies. Michael Walsh, UCA Funds Management CEO Much in line with other areas of ethical or responsible ...

GRI to implement new governance structure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... will also permit GRI to "further develop engagement activities, products and partnerships" to enhance the value of sustainable reporting standards, GRI said. "GRI is the architect of the world's most widely used and referenced sustainability reporting ...

Climate Bond Standard to establish water investment criteria

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... clean water infrastructure investment will be needed over the next 15 years, said Sharlene Leurig, director of the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Program at Ceres. "Such 21st-century clean water infrastructure has the potential to provide numerous ...

Interest in green, social bonds continuing: JPMorgan Chase

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... announcement. The notes will be listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and proceeds will be used to "invest in leading edge sustainable projects," Stockland said. Demand for green bonds is increasing across investor classes. "Issuers and underwriters ...