Search Results

Showing 1931 - 1940 of 2712 results for "risk"

Negatively screened funds grow by over 2500% in New Zealand: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
The responsible investment sector in New Zealand has seen a massive influx of funds in 2016, with negatively screened funds growing by over 2500% and reaching a total of NZ$42.7 billion, according to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia ...

Vision Super to hire environmental activist to join Climate Action Team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... as well as me as the CEO, and members of our investment and strategy teams," Rowe said. "Markets are not pricing climate risk in appropriately, so we've already acted to reduce the carbon intensity of our portfolios to protect our members' retirement ...

Australian Ethical sees record net inflows for June quarter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... that is required to be a much bigger player than what we are." Australian Ethical is adding resources in areas including risk management, operations, sales and the marketing team, both in terms of communications to the adviser market and to the employer ...

Financial Services Council launches Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship Code

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
The Financial Services Council has launched its new Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship code, which will be mandatory for all members. Sally Loane, FSC CEOw Stewardship codes for asset management arose in response to the GFC. The ...

Colonial First State Global Asset Management publish stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... analysis of a number of teams as well. CFSGAM views using the TCFD guideline as an exercise in understanding the governance and risk management needed to appropriately manage client risk and opportunity, Berrutti said. "Aside from the scenario analysis ...

Pauline Vamos outlines initial priorities as CEO of Regnan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
Social issues including human capital and the impact of artificial technology on employment and labour are some of the issues that Pauline Vamos will engage with companies on in her new role as chief executive officer of Regnan. Pauline Vamos, CEO ...

Mining sector showing "signs of progress" on emissions management, face continued risk: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... exposure to thermal coal and capital allocation in the context of a low-carbon transition," but continues to face continued risk from downstream regulation and changing consumption patterns, according to CDP. CDP has ranked 12 of the largest publicly ...

Australian, NZ organisations consider impacts of bribery, corruption: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... Corruption Survey 2017, a follow up on their 2015 survey. According to the survey, most respondents say reputation is the biggest risk for organisations whether domestic (65%) or international (70%). Conflict of interest was the most common type of domestic ...

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 ...