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Mercer to analyse climate change portfolio risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... on the 2011 study, we now have the opportunity to both update the scenario parameters with new information and model the risk analysis in a more detailed way to derive a better understanding of possible investment implications and actions," said Helga ...

Investors commit to growing green bond market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... Zurich Insurance Group, with support from the Investor Group on Climate Change, and the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk. The signatories also called on climate science experts to "develop clear standards for the climate change impacts and benefits ...

AXA IM launches ESG SmartBeta fund in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... ESG SmartBeta strategy combines AXA Rosenberg's SmartBeta quantitative strategy, which improves sharpe ratios and maximises risk-adjusted returns by eliminating equities that have "unappealing earnings profiles" and high volatility, and overlays it with ...

SMF stepping up advocacy for environmental upgrade finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... they'll come. We didn't realise the importance of that learning curve. We started with an innovative model, which carries risk. We are dealing with governments which are risk averse, and a property sector that is also very conservative." An increased ...

MSCI assesses future carbon exposure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
It is possible for institutional investors to reduce their portfolio carbon exposures without drastically increasing tracking error or reducing investment returns, according to MSCI. executive director, global head of ESG research, MSCI MSCI has recently ...

KPMG proposes framework to analyse externalities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... benefits of scanning the business environment with a medium to long term lens and considering how mega forces can play out as an risk or advantage." The paper presents a framework and six-point agenda to assist companies in analysing both positive and ...

AMP Capital reviews corporate governance activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... If all other factors were equal, we would prefer to invest in the 'better' governed companies/markets as they offer less risk. As the risk of poorly governed companies is recognised, investors will look to buy at a price low enough to compensate for ...

DJSI 2014 review names ASX companies industry leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... their highest ever score, Westpac said. Westpac rated strongest in financial exclusion, financial stability and systemic risk, customer relationship management, risk and crisis management, labour practice indicators and human rights, climate strategy ...

MSCI launches ESG CarbonMetrics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... screening tools to measure and manage portfolio exposure to carbon-related risks. "With concerns about carbon stranded assets risk increasing in the investment community, asset owners and managers will need tools designed to measure exposure to carbon ...

Pollinate Energy to partner with Powershop

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... more than 250 communities in Bangalore, India. The solar lights are intended to replace kerosene lights, which pose a safety risk, are expensive, and pose environmental risks because of kerosene's carbon emissions. The enterprise calls on volunteers ...