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2021 theme in review: biodiversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... found that failing to manage material ESG issues effectively will constitute a business failure by 2030. Increasing regulation and expectations from employees, customers and investors means businesses will have to transform their business models, according ...

Proxy advisers criticise new government reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... head of Australia and New Zealand research at Institutional Shareholder Services. "We disagree on the need for any new regulation of proxy advisory firms and the manner in which they were rushed through, and are concerned with the potential that these ...

Leadership essential in implementing ESG: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Services The role of executive leadership is essential when it comes to implementing ESG strategy, whether being driven by regulation, risk and return considerations or stakeholder concerns. At the same time, leaders say they are being tested in how ...

APRA releases guidance on climate change risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its final prudential practice guide on climate change financial risks. Noting that climate risks extend to all sectors of the economy, APRA noted in Prudential Practice Guide CPG 229 ...

ESG investing "fastest growing" priority for advisers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... funds in which they are investing, Drennan said. At the same time, there is an expectation that there will be more regulation of ESG products. Zurich in 2020 launched the Healthcare Impact Fund, which is managed by global fund manager American Century ...

Failing to manage ESG a severe risk to business: KPMG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... issues effectively will constitute a business failure by 2030, according to research from KPMG Australia. Increasing regulation and expectations from employees, customers and investors means businesses will have to transform their business models, finds ...

Inconsistent data a challenge to ESG uptake: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... integrate data into their investment process to help with ESG stock selection. We tend to see a lot of questions about regulation at the beginning of our conversations with clients. Once that is covered, the discussion turns to what tools can we provide ...

COP26 week two: impacts for Australians

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... Declaration " is an emphatic rebuttal of the notion Glasgow will mark a departure from targets, timelines and emissions regulation," said John Connor of the Climate Market Institute. "These remain crucial, along with technology development initiatives ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... Editorial note: This is the first in a three-part series of articles brought to you by BNP Paribas Securities Services Regulation and action by regulators around ESG-themed financial products is a key concern for investors and fund managers. With fragmented ...

Australia needs 2035 net zero target: RMIT

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... businesses are developing their own policies, they would welcome clearer government guidance and more consistent nationwide regulation. The report, Supporting Australian Businesses to Address Climate Change: Four Key Federal Policy Recommendations approaches ...