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Strong uptick in participation in second GRESB Infrastructure Assessment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... performed strongly in the second GRESB Infrastructure Assessment. AMP Capital Diversified Infrastructure Trust was named fund sector leader, Adelaide Airport was named airport sector leader, Transurban Limited was named toll road Operations sector leader ...

Local Government Super appoints Bruce Miller as board chair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... the incoming CEO, I am delighted to have the opportunity to work closely with Mr Miller and the LGS Board in growing the fund, providing value for money for members, and continuing our commitment to sustainable and responsible investment," said David ...

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
... If we remove them, we don't affect dividend payout ratio that much, and toast because, contrary to the storyline, we don't fund that the biggest pollutants are the biggest dividend yields - they really have a whole variety of payout profiles." The study ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... executive officer of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) IGCC surveyed 19 participants - 13 asset owners and six fund managers - with more than for the survey of investor appetite in Australia. Every one of them said they intend to invest in ...

Climate-aligned bond universe jumps to US$895 billion: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Sean Kidney, Climate Bonds CEO. "But banks, corporates and governments have to be working much more closely with cities to fund climate resilient infrastructure. They must increasingly align their investments with country climate plans and build economic ...

SSGA Global Index Plus Trust to exclude tobacco, controversial weapons

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... shares from the State Street Global Index Plus Trust. Jonathan Shead, head of portfolio strategies, Asia Pacific, SSGA The fund, established in December 2000, has $900 million under management as of June 30, 2017. The fund invests in global companies ...

Australia/NZ continue to top the ranks in GRESB 2017 real estate review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... it provides a clear incentive to advance to a net-zero carbon built environment." Globally, the Dexus Wholesale Property Fund and the Lendlease Australian Prime Property Fund Commercial were named as global leaders. Within Australia and New Zealand ...

NAB, Life Without Barriers launch social benefit bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Queensland's first SBB, and will seek to reduce recidivism by young people. The bond is arranged and managed by NAB, and will fund the establishment of Queensland's first Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) program, which will be delivered by social purpose ...

Local Government Super hires David Smith as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Smith as CEO at LGS," O'Regan said. "The board have chosen David for his track record in financial services, fit with the Fund's values and ability to deliver on the strategy. I am confident he shares our passion for the best possible retirement outcomes ...