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KPMG event tells companies to consider the "What ifs" of climate risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
If corporate boards are not asking "what if" about climate risk and climate change scenarios, they're not doing their jobs properly. Panel discusses disclosure of climate risk. L-R: Rachel Alembakis, publisher, the Sustainability Report; Adrian King ...

NAB sheds light on process of issuing green RMBS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
When National Australia Bank (NAB) issued an Australian residential mortgage-backed bond with a green tranche, it was able to do so using recently developed Climate Bond Initiative proxy criteria. Eva Zileli, head of group funding, NAB NAB has issued ...

ANZ prices €750 million bond linked to Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
ANZ has launched and priced its first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) bond in the European wholesale debt capital markets. Katharine Tapley, head of sustainable finance solutions (SFS), loans and specialised finance, ANZ The bond raised â,¬750 ...

CEFC signs agreement with Metro Finance to launch green vehicle finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has entered into agreement with an auto and equipment lender to provide discounted finance for low emissions vehicles. Ian Learmonth, CEO, Clean Energy Finance Corporation CEFC will provide up to $50 million ...

Taiwan Bureau of Labor Funds selects FTSE4Good for ESG passive mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
Taiwan's Bureau of Labor Funds (BLF) have selected FTSE4Good's TIP Taiwan ESG index for a US$1.4 billion mandate. BLF has issued a five year passive mandate and is the first fund to use the FTSE4 Good TIP Taiwan ESG index. The FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG ...

Good Shepherd Microfinance launches Speckle, online cash-loan service

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
Good Shepherd Microfinance has launched Speckle, a fast online cash-loan banking service. Good Shepherd CEO Adam Mooney at announcement of new Good Money Centre in Morwell, Victoria. (photo courtesy of Good Shepherd Microfinance) Speckle features lower ...

NAB issues Australian residential mortgage-backed bond with green tranche

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
National Australia Bank (NAB) has issued an Australian residential mortgage-backed bond with a green tranche that has been certified by the Climate Bond Initiative, an Australia first. Ian Learmonth, CEO, Clean Energy Finance Corporation NAB has issued ...

ACCR seeking shareholders for resolution at Rio Tinto AGM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
The Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) is seeking Rio Tinto shareholders to support a resolution on lobby group spending at Rio's forthcoming AGM. Brynn O'Brien, executive director, ACCR ACCR is seeking 100 or more shareholders ...

Sustainalytics outlines ten key global ESG risks for 2018

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
Sustainability research house Sustainalytics has outlined 10 key ESG risks for 2018, ranging from water management to measures for consumer protection. Martin Vezer, senior associate, thematic research, Sustainalytics Sustainalytics published 10 for ...

Green bond issuance from China reached US$37.1 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018  |  NEWS
Green bond issuance from China reached US$37.1 billion (RMB248.6 billion) in 2017, a 4.5% cent increase over the previous year, according to a report issued by the Climate Bonds Initiative and China Central Depository and Clearing Co. Ltd (CCDC). Sean ...