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Perception of ethics rises off back of COVID response: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
Australians see society as more ethical than a year ago, but the finance, banking and insurance industries are at the bottom of ethical sectors, according to the Governance Institute of Australia's Ethics Index 2020. The survey of a thousand people's ...

Roadmap outlines sustainable transformation for finance industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... duplicate the work of other industry bodies such as the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, the Australian Banking Association, the Insurance Council or the Investor Group on Climate Change, but will be informed by those groups, he adds. ...

Hedge funds integrating ESG: BNP Paribas

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in their investment process. BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) surveyed 53 hedge funds with combined assets under management of over half a trillion US dollars. The majority ...

Solar, residential financier issues certified green ABS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... growth and evolve from a start-up to a mature business," said David Gall, NAB group executive, corporate and institutional Banking. Brighte operates a digital payment platform that connects Australian homeowners with solar-related home improvements ...

Impact Investment Group names head of investor relations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... serve those markets." Goodman has run IIG's Sydney office since 2014 and has more than 18 years experience in investment banking, venture capital and structured finance in the US, UK and Australia, as well as several years' experience in the non-profit ...

Bank, state government become first buyers of Reef Credits

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... of both the environmental and economic value of the Great Barrier Reef to Australia," said Hamish Kelly, head of global banking, Australia at HSBC. "Nature-based solutions are important in the transition to net zero carbon and partnerships like this ...

Green loans in "nascent" stage: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... are to meet their international climate obligations," said Didier Van Not, general manager, corporate and institutional banking, Westpac Institutional Bank. "Support from markets and institutional investors, increased adoption of green bonds, loan and ...

Wesfarmers director to retire

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... to the company since joining the Board in 2009. "Diane has brought a wealth of experience from a career extending from banking and management consulting to numerous board and chair roles in for-profit and not-for-profit organisations," Chaney said. "She ...

U Ethical hires two to investments team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... experience in financial markets, having previously worked with ING, ANZ and UBS. O'Connor has experience gained from investment banking and investment management roles, covering active and passive portfolio management, credit, rates, money market and ...

Climate, modern slavery areas of engagement: Ethical Partners

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... studies - Bega and ANZ - to demonstrate their approach, and the nature of issues that are brought up in engagements. "Banking is a key sector for questions, and after the Royal Commission, we think that ANZ is going about things in a more responsible ...