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Investing for positive environment impact, financial return: First Sentier

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... about net zero, and how far away from that are they," she said. First Sentier incorporates ESG data throughout their investment process, which means that ESG data is an integral part of their Listed Infrastructure Fund as well as the Sustainable Listed ...

Sydney Airport issues $600m bond with sustainability linked tranche

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... used to repay all drawn bank debt, unlocking additional liquidity to cover future debt maturities and to fund planned investment," Sydney Airport said. Sydney Airport noted that this private placement is the first sustainability-linked bond with two-way ...

Hendrik van Calcar steps down as director of Qantas Super

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... our members, and five directors who are appointed by Qantas. Qantas Super integrates ESG considerations into their investment process, noting in its most recent annual report "we believe that environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors can impact ...

FTSE Russell hires head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
FTSE Russell has hired Helena Fung as head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific, a newly created role. Helena Fung, head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific, FTSE Russell Fung will be responsible for FTSE Russell's Sustainable Investment indexes ...

Taskforce recommends government support to build social impact investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... Social Impact Investing Taskforce has released its interim report examining the Commonwealth's role in the social impact investment (SII) market. The taskforce comprises an independent expert panel with SII expertise and a support team within the Department ...

Integrating ESG considerations in securities lending programs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
As asset owners continue to integrate environmental, social and corporate governance into their investment and operations processes, integrating ESG considerations into securities lending programs is a consideration on the agenda. Natalie Floate, head ...

Frasers Property Australia establishes Sustainable Finance Framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... building. But now, the beauty of the framework is that it is across the entire portfolio, which means that we can fund some investment property that has a GRESB/Green star rating, and funding development activities that are pegged to a 5-star rating. ...

Comment: hindsight is 2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... managers of the long-term risks of increases in severe weather due to changing climactic conditions. Regulators and investment and legal experts acknowledge that climate change will impact financial risk management and long term investment decisions. ...

IIG announces tenants for Younghusband Woolstores development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
The Impact Investment Group (IIG) has announced two major tenants for its Younghusband Woolstores development in Kensington, Victoria. Rendering of Younghusband Woolstores development (Image provided by Impact Investment Group) The Federal Government ...

Green bond issuance could hit close to US$300 billion: Insight Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
Insight Investment predicts issuance of green bonds could hit close to US$300 billion in 2020, and the global fund manager is continuing its call for increased transparency and a "clear demonstration of positive impact." Josh Kendall, senior ESG analyst ...