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Exploring the risks, impacts of future of work on investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... studies by Oxford University and the OECD that estimate "up to 47% of jobs in the US and 35% in the UK could potentially be at risk by the early 2030s." There is a risk and an opportunity in those estimates - there will be jobs created that are not currently ...

Financial Services industry has key role to play in financing the SDGs: EY

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... financial services industry has the ability to bridge the funding gap by redistributing funds, and should do so to mitigate the risk in allocating funds to outmoded economic models, whilst capturing the opportunities present in the SDGs, said Matthew ...

Ruling against Heinz shows risks in public shift towards health foods

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... suggested the high sugar products were nutritious and healthy is a reminder that public focus on what is healthy is both a risk and an opportunity, according to investment analysts. Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, Ausbil The Federal Court dismissed one of the ...

Green Bond Pledge launched to increase use of green bond finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... and private sector bonds financing long-term infrastructure and capital projects need to address and incorporate climate risk and impacts," the Climate Bonds Initiative said. "Recognition of climate risks must transition to adoption of climate realities ...

Deloitte survey finds procurement leaders lack visibility in supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... understand the risks of modern slavery in their supply chain," Black said. The foundational step for any company is to conduct a risk analysis of their suppliers to identify any potential exposures to human rights violations. "There are many ways of ...

ACSI report finds gaps in ASX200 codes of conduct, whistleblowing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... their employees about appropriate conduct in respect of these topics. The code of conduct is a practical way of doing this." "Risk coverage in ASX51-200 codes of conduct was weaker," the report said. "Six topics (fraud and corruption, bullying, human ...

Evolution towards autonomous vehicles present infrastructure investment: AMP Capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... say you've already invested for 10 years and you get that back in five, you're being compensated for that at a low level of risk." Autonomous vehicles will also necessitate the widespread adoption of 5G wireless networks. "AVs are huge generators of ...

Sustainable returns versus ESG risk analysis: Stewart Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... sustainable goods and services - companies that are well positioned in terms of tailwinds of changing consumer trends, and minimal risk of headwinds from regulatory action. Companies providing medical supplies, or soaps and shampoos to people in developing/emerging ...

Russell Investments to implement new material ESG score methodology

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
Nicki Ashton, head of strategic partnerships, Institutional Australia, Russell Investments Global asset manager Russell Investments has created a methodology to provide material ESG scores for companies within its investment universe. The methodology ...

Acorns Grow Australia to launch superannuation product

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
... investing portfolio is a diversified option and includes Australian equities, international equities, bonds and cash. It has a risk-return profile similar to Acorns' current "Moderately Aggressive" portfolio and aims to achieve similar returns. It is ...