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Modern slavery, climate risk key elements of RI activity: First Sentier

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... we've found is that identifying modern slavery and addressing it is hugely complex," Turner said. "Particularly in the last few weeks, COVID 19 has added not just one layer, but many layers to that, so we've had to step back and think how should some ...

ESG indices, products faring relatively better in coronavirus response

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... sector, which is a significant contributors to environmental concerns has been under very significant pressure over the past few weeks in particular, but what's more important is that it's been a sector with a big question mark over its sustainability ...

Praemium enhances ESG tools with SMA, research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... Praemium platform came both from feedback from advisers and as part of top-down business strategy. "We were getting quite a few consistent responses about having more responsible investing options on the platform and Australian Ethical was named throughout ...

Integrating ESG considerations in securities lending programs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... take into account." Arnesen reinforced Floate's perspective on awareness of ESG criteria in securities lending programmes. "A few people are aware of it, but I think a relatively small number have thought it through," Arnesen said. "We're really bringing ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... utilities we know exactly where it's going and what impact it's having. That is relatively straightforward, but it's amazing how few companies are providing us with even that disclosure." Insight Investment notes that the diversity of green bond issuance ...

Human rights, ethical sourcing driving ESG considerations in Asia: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... going forward." The consideration of plastic waste is a general trend for 2020, rather than something that applies to just a few companies, he said. Carlsson-Sweeney also pointed to Thailand's ban on single-use plastic bags as another data point. In ...

Companies that manage ESG issues "more resilient": Saturna Capital

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... evolution or a transition or a change, it was really not anything that required anything at all apart from divesting from a few fossil fuel investments. In terms of the social aspects, in terms of governance aspect, they were all core to the process ...

Global green bond market continues to grow, expand: J.P. Morgan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... other companies, particularly carbon intensive companies, into the space," she said. "It is a tremendous step to take, and the few that have entered the market haven't been warmly received by investors. The last thing anyone wants is criticism, but we ...

Climate-related policies "inevitable", but likely to be disorderly: IPR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... (ETA), outlined the assumptions underpinning the forecast and what it means for the Australian financial sector. There are few signals that governments will act forcefully on climate change in the next 2 years, Fulton said. However, this can't persist ...

Integrating ESG essential to infrastructure portfolio: First Sentier Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
Integrating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations is essential to building an infrastructure portfolio because of the long term nature of the assets, according to First Sentier Investors. Niall Mills, First Sentier Investors ...