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Evidence links ESG performance to company, fund performance in crisis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... than downside protection to market shocks," Birgden said. "There is also, as our thesis shows, that ESG overall improves risk adjusted performance over time. Fund managers are communicating with Mercer regarding their policies in managing COVID-19, Birgden ...

Trucost hires Michael Salvatico to head APAC ESG business development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... ESG insights." S&P Global Market Intelligence has recently launched several key products, including Climate Change Physical Risk datasets and SDG analytics for financial portfolios. "More than ever, ESG is seen as a crucial strategic focus by our customers," ...

Morningstar acquires outstanding majority of Sustainalytics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... future of long-term investing." Sustainalytics has been in operation for more than 25 years and provides security-level ESG risk ratings. Sustainalytics offers data on 40,000 companies worldwide and ratings on 20,000 companies and on 172 countries. Morningstar ...

Brokers recognised for research at ESG Research Australia awards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... within the finance industry. Nominated research covered each of the environmental, social and governance topics, with carbon risk, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the social issue of obesity, and the Banking Royal Commission all areas of focus. ...

Property Council of Australia develops platform for modern slavery data

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... questionnaire for suppliers to report on their modern slavery exposures, management and monitoring processes, as well as a risk framework to allow the property companies to assess their exposures to their tier one and tier two suppliers, said Nicholas ...

Financial services industry addressing leadership in uncertain times: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... while the bushfire crisis galvanised public attention to lobby for climate change action. Johnson also noted that there is a risk of leaders neglecting their own health at a moment such as this, emphasising the need for self-care.

Sustainable Australia Fund on COVID-19 impacts, upgrade finance outlook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020  |  NEWS
The Sustainable Australia Fund (SAF) is working with stakeholders in the environmental upgrade finance chain to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on industry across the country. Scott Bocskay, CEO, Sustainable Melbourne Fund SAF works ...

GCNA awarded federal grant to provide training on modern slavery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020  |  NEWS
The federal government has granted the UN Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA) nearly $100,000 to help companies tackle modern slavery risks under the National Community Crime Prevention Program. Vanessa Zimmerman, founder, Pillar Two GCNA will use ...

RIAA awards Responsible Investment Certification to Mirova fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... 50 stocks that have been specifically selected for their strong, sustainable competitive advantages and ability to offset risk whilst demonstrating a solid financial structure, said Louise Watson, managing director and head of distribution for Natixis ...

Coronavirus pandemic produces supply chain crisis: Baker McKenzie

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... apart from essential items such as food stuffs and pharmaceuticals," the report said. Companies with considered supply chain risk management processes are in stronger position to identify the disruptive impacts and respond to the unique set of circumstances ...