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Strong demand for green bonds: BNP Paribas Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... of proceeds and integrity of implementation. "As an example of ambition, imagine a power company prints a green bond, financing solar PV," Ou Yong said. "That's what we want, but imagine if you look at the issuer-level strategy, what happens if they ...

New net zero bondholder stewardship guidance: IIGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... holdings and protect value from climate change and transition risks. A long-term approach is recommended across the financing lifecycle, with specific considerations for pre-issuance engagement based on financed emissions, refinancing pipeline, and net ...

Global development banks release joint principles towards Paris alignment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Ten multilateral development banks (MDBs) have identified the financing activities most closely aligned with achieving the intent of the Paris Agreement while also defining financing coal- and peat-related activities as not aligned. The MDBs involved ...

Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... to a particular industry segment - green steel or green hydrogen. It might look at exploring opportunities to enhance financing of technologies to accelerate progress. "From a thematic perspective, it might be aligned with particular indicators in the ...

IIGCC, TPI Centre launch Bank Net Zero Standard

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... framework "provides a robust tool for assessing banks' preparedness in transitioning to net zero, and how well their financing activities align with the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. "This framework will inform investor engagement with the banking ...

Treasury mandates APRA must consider climate risk in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... reporting and conducted a wide consultation on that process. Treasury is also developing a comprehensive sustainable financing strategy which will be released in the second half of 2023. The strategy will include development of new standards and taxonomy ...

Australian wellbeing hits record low

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... education, childcare, health, disability, and aged care," Kerr said. "While government will continue to have a vital role in financing and delivering such services it can't do it alone and we need financial markets to urgently allocate and incentivise ...

No pause button on greenwashing action: ASIC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... target applies to and the base period for initial milestones. Taxonomy Treasury is developing a comprehensive sustainable financing strategy which will be released in the second half of 2023. The strategy will include development of new standards and ...

Amundi launches suite of Net Zero funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... Ambition Multi-Asset is a global multi-asset strategy that seeks to reduce the carbon intensity of the portfolio while financing the energy transition. The fund aims to provide investors with a well-diversified and actively managed strategy with a clear ...

Market Forces asks for ASIC investigation of ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... constitution to permit advisory resolutions. The second was an advisory resolution seeking disclosure on fossil fuel financing. "Market Forces and ANZ shareholder Christine Cook have asked ASIC to investigate whether ANZ directors made a number of misrepresentations ...