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ANZ, NAB join initiative to pilot Task force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... customers and shareholders make more informed decisions on carbon opportunities and risks," said David Gall, chief group risk officer, National Australia Bank. " We are committed to making sure we have reliable and standardised information to guide our ...

ASX200 sustainability disclosures improve, but climate-related data needed: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... include climate disclosure," said Louise Davidson, ACSI's chief executive. "Our members have a legitimate need to price climate risk into their investment decisions to ensure they are maximising long-term benefits for their beneficiaries." In terms of ...

Regnan hires Pauline Vamos as CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to wealth stewardship, through the promotion of thoughtful, long-term and holistic risk management and corporate governance best practices," Vamos said. "I look forward to leading Regnan as we continue to ...

Parametric explores integration of responsible investing in peer-constrained world

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
Concerns over peer risk and short-term underperformance versus long term performance need not constrain superannuation funds from implementing responsible investing ideas or strategies, according to research from Parametric Portfolio Associates. Jennifer ...

Climate Bonds Initiative, UNEP-FI launch European Green Securities Steering Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... solutions for smaller projects Explore the potential for favourable capital treatment for green securities based on differential risk profiles and asset valuations Identify opportunities to further issuances of green asset-backed securities and covered ...

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures releases final report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... Disclosures is led by Michael Bloomberg. The TCFD's draft recommendations are structured around four themes - governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets and are designed to be adopted by companies across sectors and jurisdictions. ...

Nuveen launches two new ESG exchange traded funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... well as commonly accepted global norms related to ESG matters. The result is a portfolio that offers the performance and risk characteristics of traditional core benchmarks, but with an ESG focus." Although Nuveen's ETF products are on offer within the ...

Social Ventures Australia launches $7 million Resolve Social Benefit Bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... a view of how well the program will go, but until you measure it on that detailed way with matched control group, there's risk." Further, because the program is addressing persistent mental health issues, there's awareness that the Resolve SBB's intention ...

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches Environmental Equity Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
BNP Paribas Asset Management Australia has launched the BNP Paribas Environmental Equity Trust. The trust is a "true to label" vehicle that is based on the investment thesis that "population dynamics, resource scarcity, inadequate infrastructure and ...

PRI, Willis Towers Watson partner on megatrends and impact on financial system

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... with PRI on this project, said John Haley, chief executive officer, Willis Towers Watson. "Megatrends and macro-economic risk are at the heart of our work and our collective capabilities play an essential role in enabling governments, business and the ...