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Pauline Vamos to step down as ASFA CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... she made to ASFA, its members and to superannuation policy. "I am choosing to leave at a time when the leadership and management team are strong and highly skilled," Vamos said. "Our people are ASFA's greatest asset and for a small team, we are able ...

Baptist World Aid: labour concerns in electronics' supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... from A to F on policies and mitigation of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation, reflecting both the management and the transparency companies have across their supply chain. Of the 56 companies, including global giants Apple, Google, Sony ...

ACSI, TIAA-CREF engage on "show of hands" AGM voting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... Australia and this is inconsistent with best practice." Other participants in the engagement initiative included APG Asset Management Asia, Australian Super, AXA Investment Managers, CPP Investment Board, Colonial First State Global Asset Management ...

Investor groups publish real estate climate risk guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... need to actively manage ESG and climate-related risks as a routine component of their business thinking, practices and management processes," said Stephanie Pfeifer, CEO of IIGCC.

Senate inquiry to examine carbon risk disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... for the long term need to be managing for climate change. Good carbon risk disclosure is the foundation of good risk management." The inquiry will cover the following terms of reference: (a) current and emerging international carbon risk disclosure frameworks ...

Fund members concerned about climate change risk: CFGAM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... thus far moved their funds to lower carbon alternatives, according to research from Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM). Will Oulton, head of responsible investment, CFSGAM Lorna Tweedie of CFSGAM and Jake Reynolds from the Cambridge ...

Less than half of suppliers reporting CO2 data: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... of suppliers have board level responsibility for climate change, while 46% provide incentives to individuals for the management of climate change issues, while 63% report that they integrate climate change into their strategy,. "This level of action ...

Nordea joins Corporate Human Rights Benchmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
Nordea Asset Management has joined the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) as the initiative works to publish its first pilot benchmark this year. CHRB has developed draft indicators that will be used to rank companies on their human rights performance. ...

Melbourne buildings retrofit with solar panels

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... partially funded with a $4000 rebate through the City of Melbourne's Commercial Solar Rebate Program. Eureka Funds Management manages a portfolio of office assets, including 101 Collins Street, on behalf of clients. "This solar installation is a continuation ...

Australian Ethical Investment AUM up 13% in Q4

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
Fund manager Australian Ethical Investment funds under management grew by 13% in the fourth quarter of 2015, off the back of investment returns and net inflows. Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical Investment managing director Australian Ethical reported ...