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Considering the first 20 years of the Global Reporting Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
In the 20 years since the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched, it has reshaped the way sustainability is reported and now that it has transitioned from voluntary guidelines into reporting standards, it could impact more profoundly in the ...

Seven ASX 200 boards with no women, 64 with only one: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... set, they won't struggle to find the skill set they need." AICD is also calling on stakeholders including investors and investor groups to engage with boards on the issue. The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has codified a policy ...

Social Ventures Australia launches Diversified Impact Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has launched a new Diversified Impact Fund that features a unique 20% downside protection. Alex Oppes, director, impact investing at SVA The SVA Diversified Impact Fund is seeking to raise $10 to $15 million to fund a ...

Rosenberg Equities analysis suggests low-carbon income strategy possible

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
It's not quite having your cake and eating it too, but quantitative analysis from Rosenberg Equities, AXA IM, demonstrates that income investors can pursue a low-carbon investment strategy without eliminating the income. Kathryn McDonald, director of ...

IGCC survey finds institutional investors seeking to increase low-carbon investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... uncertainty and lack of investable deals are critical barriers to fulfilling these intentions, according to a new report by the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). Emma Herd, chief executive officer of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) ...

SSGA Global Index Plus Trust to exclude tobacco, controversial weapons

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) the investment management business of State Street Corporation has decided to exclude tobacco and controversial weapons shares from the State Street Global Index Plus Trust. Jonathan Shead, head of portfolio strategies ...

Vigeo Eiris assesses "ongoing, serious" misconduct cases in global banks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
"Ongoing and serious cases of misconduct' in the banking and financial services sectors around the world undermine trust in markets and threaten banks' license to operate, according to global research from corporate social responsibility rating agency ...

Bessi Graham to step down as CEO of The Difference Incubator

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Her promotion to CEO comes as part of a two-year succession plan. "Anthea is both a seasoned entrepreneur and impact investor and combines an incredible work ethic with a love of people that allows her to deliver remarkable results in all the work she ...

NAB, Life Without Barriers launch social benefit bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
National Australia Bank (NAB) and Life Without Barriers have launched a social benefit bond (SBB) that targets criminal offending by young people in Queensland. James Wadell, director of NAB's Capital Financing Solutions team This is Queensland's first ...

Regnan calls for greater disclosure on human capital management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... much discussion about artificial intelligence and discussion of everyone losing their jobs, what we've done is put the investor hat on, and said if jobs change, and if the way human capital is managed changes, should be disclosed?" Regnan sees disclosing ...