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Norton Rose launches clean energy law service

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2013  |  NEWS
... methodologies for the CFI and to get projects approved under existing methodologies, but in the backdrop of continued political uncertainty as Prime Minister Julia Gillard this week announced the next federal election would be 14 September. Opposition ...

VicSuper integrates governance risk into bond portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2013  |  NEWS
... sense," Walsh said. "We integrate economic, environmental, social and governance factors. This approach looks at the political risk and social responsibility of nations combined with debt sustainability factors" VicSuper and its investment manager and ...

Developing methods for monitoring impact investment returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2013  |  NEWS
... and understanding of the specialist nature of impact investing that will be exposed to the many complex investment, political, mission and operational risks when seeking to deliver social/environmental returns alongside financial benefit." The challenges ...

In 2040, when growth is a memory: Josh Dowse

JOSH DOWSE  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... be so bad. Besides, in the Keynesian long term we're all dead, so does it really matter? I'd humbly suggest it does. Political and corporate promises of future growth, as currently measured, will soon begin to sound lamer and lamer. As will the related ...

Unconventional gas development poses risks to investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... development techniques for extracting coal seam gas (CSG) and shale gas reserves in Australia presents environmental and political risks that responsible investors must take into account, according to panelists in a recent Sustainalytics webinar. Pablo ...

Will sustainability survive the end of the boom?

JOSH DOWSE  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012  |  NEWS
... Productivity may be a little misunderstood, and may be the subject of another article. In the rhetoric of our destructive political polarities, it's often seen as being able to gain more from the available labour, with labour force flexibility seen as ...

Capturing the upside potential of Australia's carbon market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2012  |  NEWS
While the Australian carbon market is still inhibited by political uncertainties, businesses are beginning to plan for a longer term future where buying and selling carbon units and permits is a part of their strategy. Nick Armstrong, CEO COzero "Last ...

Omega: governance measurements reduce bond portfolio risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... account a country's ability to repay its debt - its financial strength - and its willingness to repay debt, which analyses political risk. "The metric of ability to repay debt is a measure of that we have integrated into our research," said Mathew McCrum ...

New Forests issues second sustainability report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2012  |  NEWS
... agricultural production create a highly sensitive environment for international investors and may add regulatory and political uncertainty to investment programs." "New Forests' business is at the forefront of addressing some the world's most pressing ...

Q&A with Meg McDonald, CEO Low Carbon Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012  |  NEWS
Meg McDonald is the CEO of Low Carbon Australia (LCAL), an independent company established in 2010 by the Australian government. LCAL manages an AU$84.6m investment fund which provides finance to improve energy efficiency and achieve carbon abatement ...