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The GIIN launches impact investing training programs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... training program is to "enable impact investment fund managers in high-growth regions to better attract, deploy and manage capital," the GIIN said. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia were both cited as areas "poised" for high growth, with 91.8% of fund ...

Westpac increases lending to cleantech, enviro services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... five-year fixed rate Australian-dollar denominated Kangaroo Green Bond, the first ever in the Australian domestic market. RBS Capital Markets and Westpac Institutional Bank were the joint-lead managers for this transaction. In 2013, Westpac Institutional ...

Too few companies performing water risks assessment: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
Water insecurity is likely to constrain companies' business growth, but water risk assessments are "often" falling short in both direct operations and supply chain, according to CDP. Cate Lamb, head of CDP's water program CDP recently published the ...

Companies inconsistent in approach to deforestation risks: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
Companies are "inconsistent in recognising risks and taking action"on deforestation risks from major agricultural commodities in their supply chain, according to CDP. Katie McCoy, head of forests, CDP While more than 90% of companies see opportunities ...

oekom research: ESG ratings improve bond performance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... to meet their obligations arising from the issue of their bonds, i.e. the payment of interest and the repayment of the capital." The use of sustainability metrics can deliver an "information advantage" to investors which can transleter into lower risks ...

Impact Investing Australia hires Daniel Madhavan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... "Daniel has an impressive record as a leader in the financial services industry, coupled with a strong understanding of how capital can be used harness positive social outcomes," said Rosemary Addis, chair and co-founder of Impact Investing Australia. ...

CSIRO hire Larry Marshall as chief executive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... executive of CSIRO Marshall is currently the managing director of Southern Cross Venture Partners, "an early stage venture capital firm specialising in creating Australian technology companies and growing them globally in Asia and the United States," ...

Corporate governance: moving to "owner relations" model

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... it's a sandbox of new ideas for [company boards] be it something very boring like a remuneration plan, or a plan return capital to shareholders, they can tease out the details from their beneficial owners. I think they're finding it to be a constructive ...

IGCC calls on PM to retain Renewable Energy Target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
... Abbott, urging the federal government to maintain its previous support for the Renewable Energy Target (RET). "Allocating capital to low carbon activities is one of the most critical climate actions globally," Nathan Fabian, chief executive of the IGCC ...

Bloomberg named supporter of Natural Capital Declaration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2014  |  NEWS
Bloomberg has become an official supporter of the Natural Capital Declaration (NCD). NCD is a global initiative that affirms the importance of natural capital in maintaining a sustainable global economy. Natural capital is described as the planet's ...