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We must approach public equities with an 'impact' mindset

KATHRYN MCDONALD, HEIDI RIDLEY  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
When asked about 'impact', the first reaction of many investors is to point to private markets. We argue that, if we are indeed to achieve the massive social and environmental objectives that are needed, we must enlist the public markets, specifically ...

Guide to assist financial sector in Modern Slavery risk management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
The financial services industry faces broad exposures to modern slavery and broader human rights risks due to its links to all industries around the world, requiring institutions to take a rigorous and systematic approach to assessing risks, according ...

Clean Energy-based ETF to list on ASX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
One of Australia's main exchange traded fund (ETF) providers will launch an ETF based on the clean energy sector. VanEck is finalising preparation of the Vectors Global Clean Energy ETF (ASX: CLNE), which is expected to commence trading on the ASX in ...

Aware expands affordable housing portfolio

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
Aware Super continues to build its affordable housing portfolio with the addition of a new development in Greater Western Sydney. The $135 billion superannuation fund will construct 300 affordable housing units and 8750 square metres of office and retail ...

ESG investment professional salaries revealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
It is a buoyant market for ESG investment professionals at all levels, with a dearth of talent meaning senior hires can command salaries of $250,000 to $300,000, according to Kaizen Recruitment. "You've got multiple firms looking for senior people with ...

Opinion: Sustainable finance: the new normal in 2021

SIMON O'CONNOR, JACKI JOHNSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2021  |  NEWS
Note: This piece was contributed by Jacki Johnson and Simon O'Connor, co-chairs of the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative and solely reflect the writers' opinion Many will opine on the lessons learnt from 2020, but the seismic shifts ...

Sustainability important to future of SME sector: Australia Post

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
Almost half of small businesses in Australia consider sustainability to be very important to their future success, according to research from Australia Post. The report, Small business sustainability in a COVID-19 world, looks at key attributes of sustainability ...

Global impact bond issuance spike in 2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
A record US$500billion in impact bonds was issued in global markets in 2020, an increase of 60% over the previous year, according to Insight Investment. Insight believes this increase could "easily be repeated" in 2021, which would take the overall ...

Global fund managers unite to accelerate natural capital investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 12 JAN 2021  |  NEWS
HSBC Pollination Climate Asset Management and two international fund managers have founded an initiative to accelerate investment in natural capital. The Natural Capital Investment Alliance has been established by the Prince of Wales as part of his ...

Best ESG super products recognised

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020  |  NEWS
An industry superannuation fund has been recognised for its investment leadership and best superannuation fund product in the annual Money magazine Best of the Best Awards. HESTA was named best innovation for ESG investment leadership, and Best ESG ...