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Increased integration of ESG in securities lending: State Street Associates

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... securities lending programs are integrating ESG research into borrowing and lending arrangements, but it is unclear what impact short selling has on a company's material ESG performance in the long term, according to research from State Street Associates. ...

APRA creating and recruiting to fill role of head of climate risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... change survey, which, among other things, "highlighted the need to address the climate data deficit, to quantify the likely impact of the physical, transitional and liability risks of climate change and accurately assess and appropriately price these ...

Future Super promotes Kirstin Hunter to co-founder

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
Future Super has promoted Kirstin Hunter to co-founder. Kirstin Hunter, managing director and co-founder, Future Super Hunter joined Future Super in 2017 as chief operations officer and in 2018 she was appointed to the Future Super board as managing ...

Hong Kong regulators establish sustainable finance steering group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... examine policy and regulatory issues in green and sustainable finance, "particularly those which may have a cross-sectoral impact", facilitate policy direction and coordination, address technical cross-sectoral issues, track international and regional ...

Identifying potential risks of COVID-19 and modern slavery in supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... implications for those that can't separate out, which could mean transmission to rural communities." A significant impact on labour in the agriculture sector could disrupt food security in Australia, Hepworth said. Workers on farms are seeking information ...

Vietnam a source of green infrastructure projects, pipeline: CBI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has identified 16 green infrastructure projects and a sample pipeline of approximately 40 projects in Vietnam. Sean Kidney, CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative CBI released the Green Infrastructure Investment Opportunities ...

Evidence links ESG performance to company, fund performance in crisis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... Takatsuki, head of ESG research and active ownership, AXA IM. "There is no surprise that the pandemic is having a huge impact on the rapid stock market decline." Takatsuki noted that major equity indices, such as the S&P 500 and FTSE 100, have experienced ...

Treasurers cite positive impact in green bonds: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
Corporate treasurers report broader investor based, enhanced visibility, strengthened stakeholder relations and new business lines as a result of issuing green bonds, according to a global survey carried out by the Climate Bonds Initiative. Sean Kidney ...

Morningstar acquires outstanding majority of Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
Morningstar will acquire Sustainalytics, a globally recognised provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings and research. Michael Jantzi, CEO, Sustainalytics Morningstar currently owns approximately 40% ownership stake in Sustainalytics ...

Financial services industry addressing leadership in uncertain times: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020  |  NEWS
The investment, banking and insurance industries are in a position to lead the responses to a range of broad challenges, including climate change and COVID-19. Kirstin Hunter, managing director, Future Super The Responsible Investment Association Australasia ...