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ESG investing "fastest growing" priority for advisers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Drennan said. Drennan also noted that fund managers are also increasing their in-house ESG analysis as ESG and that greenwashing is a key consideration in the market. "It's become a hygiene factor - all mainstream funds have to have an ESG process ...

Deep impact: the next step in sustainable investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... outcomes could lead to strong growth towards funds and products that provide that outcome. To avoid the accusation of "greenwashing" or "rainbow washing", asset managers, advisers and other financial service providers are working to demonstrate that ...

Regulatory action on ESG a key concern for investors: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... is a key concern for investors and fund managers. With fragmented approaches to ESG regulations, and the shadow of greenwashing in the background, many investors are reviewing their approaches to how they report on ESG, and also stepping up in how they ...

ASX200 ESG reporting increases, but gaps remain: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... recognised taxonomies and science-based targets, their ESG statements and sentiment may be seen as ESG washing, or greenwashing," Lunn said. "In our view, quality ESG governance also requires management's remuneration and long-term incentives to be linked ...

Wayfinding for deeper engagement in ethical investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... company data and stakeholder perceptions and a lot more besides," Rodger Spiller said. "... At the opposite end of the greenwashing spectrum that financial regulators globally are now seeking to address, are today's leading fund managers who are wayfinding ...

CEFC, Future Super back green bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... use of proceeds, we're making sure the proceeds are going towards genuine impact projects and it's not what we call greenwashing." CEFC CEO Ian Learmonth said the CEFC investment would support the further development of Australia's clean energy fixed ...

ASIC trains sights on IPO net zero statements

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... intervened in net zero statements in the IPO of an energy company, a further signal that the regulator is monitoring greenwashing statements. ASIC announced that it had intervened to seek clarification about net zero greenhouse gas emissions statements ...

SelfWealth to offer ESG ratings, data for members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... there, but the issue is how to make it concise and relevant and a trusted source. We really listened to the whole greenwashing concern that people had. We've had a long term relationship with Refinitiv, and we sussed them out to make sure they're putting ...

Greenpeace reveals greenwashing ASX companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... says "in almost all circumstances, such carbon offsetting schemes are ineffective and no more than corporate 'greenwashing." The report says that a net zero emissions target is "essentially an accounting terminology, which suggests that positive ...

Asset consultants keep gates closed on greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
Regulators are taking on greenwashing in financial products and asset consultants are standing close by to ensure fund managers are offering products and services that are true to their ESG label. Media outlets have reported that German asset manager ...