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ASIC guide widens scope of risk, future prospect disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... is disclosed should: (a) be described in its context (e.g. why the risk is important or significant, and its potential impact on the entity's financial prospects)." This is an extension of the interpretation of the Corporations Act, Chioatto said. "It's ...

Net Balance, Gold Standard report on co-benefits value

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... designed climate mitigation projects can deliver environmental, social and economic benefits resulting in greater financial impact than previously calculated, according to a study from The Gold Standard. Neil Salisbury, director, Net Balance Written ...

Managing ESG reputation can benefit corporate value

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... important." There should be more focus on drawing connections between the value of a strong reputation and its concomitant impact on asset values, Risely said. "What we're actually doing, and this is one of the areas where we really need to join the ...

Sustainability reporting a source of key business value

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... three to five years ahead in terms of what you're trying to achieve with sustainability reporting. Thinking about material impact information to stakeholders and material risks is also very important." National Australia Bank (NAB) engages in a two to ...

AXA IM develops impact investing fund of funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is currently developing an impact investment fund of funds strategy, a response to growing client interest to invest into the space. Matt Christensen, global head of responsible investment, AXA IM AXA IM has allocated ...

Labour rights, NGO activism and governance cited as ESG trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... organisation with not-unlimited funds, ACSI has to chose its focus for engagement based on where the feel they can make the most impact, with the possible risk that they can be "blindsided" when other issues arise. Murphy pointed again to the Oxfam report ...

UCA Funds Management names fossil fuel exclusion stocks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... AGL Energy, Origin Energy, Santos and Wesfarmers will remain investible despite having exposures to coal seam gas. The impact on the Australian equities portfolio is minimal at this time - UCA Funds Management has invested in companies with natural gas ...

ASX companies lag global peers in disclosing water risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... the Australian Water Accounting Standards, which call for third-party verification of reported figures, might positively impact on this. "Generally, ESG data is valued by investors like financial data when it's been independently verified by a third ...

Good Shepherd Microfinance receives more state funding

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... evaluation to examine the social and economic value of Good Money. We believe this evaluation will demonstrate the reach and impact of the program, helping us to build a robust case for long-term investment by the corporate and government sectors." Good ...

NAB, GS Microfinance: more needed on financial exclusion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... The annual Measuring Financial Exclusion in Australia report, commissioned by NAB and conducted by the Centre for Social Impact, has been released. Financial exclusion is defined as not having access to a moderate amount of credit, a basic transaction ...