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AXA IM launches ESG SmartBeta fund in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... ESG SmartBeta strategy combines AXA Rosenberg's SmartBeta quantitative strategy, which improves sharpe ratios and maximises risk-adjusted returns by eliminating equities that have "unappealing earnings profiles" and high volatility, and overlays it with ...

SMF stepping up advocacy for environmental upgrade finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... they'll come. We didn't realise the importance of that learning curve. We started with an innovative model, which carries risk. We are dealing with governments which are risk averse, and a property sector that is also very conservative." An increased ...

MSCI assesses future carbon exposure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
It is possible for institutional investors to reduce their portfolio carbon exposures without drastically increasing tracking error or reducing investment returns, according to MSCI. executive director, global head of ESG research, MSCI MSCI has recently ...

KPMG proposes framework to analyse externalities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... benefits of scanning the business environment with a medium to long term lens and considering how mega forces can play out as an risk or advantage." The paper presents a framework and six-point agenda to assist companies in analysing both positive and ...

AMP Capital reviews corporate governance activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... If all other factors were equal, we would prefer to invest in the 'better' governed companies/markets as they offer less risk. As the risk of poorly governed companies is recognised, investors will look to buy at a price low enough to compensate for ...

DJSI 2014 review names ASX companies industry leaders

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... their highest ever score, Westpac said. Westpac rated strongest in financial exclusion, financial stability and systemic risk, customer relationship management, risk and crisis management, labour practice indicators and human rights, climate strategy ...

MSCI launches ESG CarbonMetrics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2014  |  NEWS
... screening tools to measure and manage portfolio exposure to carbon-related risks. "With concerns about carbon stranded assets risk increasing in the investment community, asset owners and managers will need tools designed to measure exposure to carbon ...

Pollinate Energy to partner with Powershop

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... more than 250 communities in Bangalore, India. The solar lights are intended to replace kerosene lights, which pose a safety risk, are expensive, and pose environmental risks because of kerosene's carbon emissions. The enterprise calls on volunteers ...

SVA calls for $200-250m funding for social investment bank

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... per year, much of which can be attributed to the involvement of government, which allows for greater capital flow, higher-risk models of payment, payment by success contracts and social procurement policies." The FSI interim report was released in July ...

Sustainalytics hires Gary Hewitt

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2014  |  NEWS
... Institutional Shareholder Services. "With the increasingly important role ESG research is playing in investment decision-making and risk management, combined with the recent consolidation of ESG research providers, we firmly believe that institutional ...