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FlexiGroup prices first green asset-backed security transaction

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... investors with a clear demonstration of the credit performance of these assets," explained Richard Lovell, CEFC executive director, corporate and project finance. "This transaction represents the first certified green tranche of a securitisation in the ...

Corporates implementing social return on investment frameworks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... activity, and many of the activities measured focused on the input, rather than the impact, said Leeora Black, managing director, Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ACCSR). "Generally speaking, most things don't get measured which ...

MSCI launch MSCI ACWI Sustainable Impact Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... companies whose products and services aimed at addressing social and environmental challenges. Linda-Eling Lee executive director, global head of ESG research, MSCI The new framework is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by ...

ARENA makes six new appointments to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... been appointed for a two-year term. The six join Environment Department Secretary Gordon de Brouwer, who is already a director. Wilder has also been appointed as ARENA chair. ARENA's board is a "skills based decision making body, responsible for recommending ...

Investors call for affordable housing bonds, aggregating body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... intermediary aggregators to issue bonds to finance large scale affordable housing projects. Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia In January, the federal government established an Affordable Housing Working ...

Mirvac launches social return on investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... residential communities save residents in reduced health costs and reduced crime. Sarah Breavington, Mirvac sustainability director Mirvac said that their investments in features including open spaces, connectivity and community facilities save up to ...

Investors should measure climate risks: South Pole Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... area of climate change, South Pole Group has recommended to the Senate Inquiry on Carbon Risk Disclosure. Max Horster, director financial industry and managing partner climate neutral investments, South Pole Group South Pole Group has made a submission ...

Community Sector Banking hires new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016  |  NEWS
... of Community Telco Australia, Community Sector Banking said. Cairns is also chair of the Coliban Water Authority and a director of Haven; Home, Safe with whom the bank has a strong partnership. Cairns is "excited to get started in the new role," Community ...

Demand exceeds supply in Australian green bond market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... issuance in 2016, but as in other regions, the demand from clients outpaces green bond issuance. Marilyn Ceci, managing director, JPMorgan Chase corporate investment bank The global green bond market has had a strong start to 2016, driven by Chinese ...

Australian Ethical hires equities analyst

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... increased through a combination of strong investment returns and strong investment inflows, noted Phil Vernon, managing director, told The Sustainability Report previously. Its share price has doubled in the past two years and has had "consistent top ...