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JANA: Majority of fixed income managers consider ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
A majority of global fixed income managers say they consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their investment process, according to a survey by JANA. Steven Carew, head of investment research and outcomes, JANA JANA received responses ...

Mercer research surveys governance at superannuation funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
... on big issues - setting fund strategy, risk management, strategic asset allocation or selecting a new CEO - confidence was high. "Funds feel reasonably confident around things like fund strategy, things like risk management, things like high level investment ...

Financial System Inquiry addresses impact investment market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
... funds do not meet sophisticated or professional investor tests under the exemptions from the prospectus regime, despite very high net worth individuals or organisations having established them." The University of Sydney report for charitable trusts and ...

Universe of climate-linked bonds expands to US$502.6bn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
The total universe of climate-themed bonds is US$502.6 billion and the universe of labelled green bonds is US$38.8 billion, according to the Climate Bond Initiative's 2014 market report. Bridget Boulle, programme manager, Climate Bond Initiative According ...

ARENA commits AU$18.5m to Energy Developments project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have committed AU$18.5 million to a hybrid renewable energy/diesel project at Coober Pedy in South Australia. Energy Developments Limited (ENE) is developing a project to combine wind, solar and diesel ...

Creating shared value a strategic opportunity for banks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
Banks can create shared value by focusing on products that further client prosperity, fueling the growth of regional economies and financing solutions to global challenges, according to research from consultancy FSG. Paula Benson, general manager, corporate ...

Good Shepherd Microfinance to open SA Good Money store

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
... Adelaide, Mooney said. "There is a thriving local network of local community providers out there," he said. "There is really high demand for working with Good Money in South Australia. We are still on track and excited and eager and putting in place ...

ARENA provides $11 million grant to Carnegie Wave Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2014  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has granted AU$11 million to Carnegie Wave Energy 's CETO 6 project. The funding will support Carnegie Wave's progress towards commercialisation of its CETO wave energy technology. CETO units are large ...

Community 21 launches share offer to raise up to AU$4m

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUN 2014  |  NEWS
... there's considerable appetite out there for this.... I can't guarantee that we can meet the minimum subscription, but I have a high level of confidence in this." The share offer opened on 18 June and will close on 18 December.

ACSI: companies paid premium for rights issue underwriting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2014  |  NEWS
Companies paid a premium of more than AU$170 million for underwriting of rights issues between 2010 and 2012, according to research conducted by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). ACSI conducted benchmark modelling of what underwriting ...