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Investors consider ESG in alternative assets: Mercer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... becoming increasingly aware of the potential risks and opportunities these issues can present to portfolios," said Deb Clarke, global head of investment research at Mercer. "Incorporating ESG considerations into investment decisions strengthens a portfolio's ...

Increase in ASX board cultural diversity: DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... true." Increased cultural diversity has been driven by market forces, Annese said - as Australian companies trade into global markets, and even list on other regional exchanges, cultural diversity on boards has spread, the research found. For example ...

NAB places second green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... energy in this country, but with market-leading financing solutions such as the Hallett Hill deal, we are looking to be a global leader in this space. This is further evidence that debt markets can play a pivotal role in financing a low carbon economy ...

GRI, Fundacion ONCE launch disability reporting guide

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Fundacion ONCE, a leading organization of the European Network for CSR and Disability (CSR+D), have launched a guide for organisations to use in communicating commitments relating to inclusion of people with ...

NAB launches Impact Investment Grant Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
... said. The impact investing market is estimated to be valued at AU$32 billion in Australia over the next decade, while the global market is valued between US$500 billion to US$1 trillion, according to the Australian Advisory Board on Impact Investing ...

AXA IM ESG SmartBeta fund 5% stronger than benchmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
AXA Investment Managers' (AXA IM) Global Equity SmartBeta ESG strategy is 5% ahead of its benchmark for its first six months, the fund manager has announced. Craig Hurt, AXA IM director of Australia and New Zealand The AXA IM All Country World Index ...

Companies, investors cite overlapping materiality: GRI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
There is a high degree of overlap in what organisational reporters using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework consider material, and what investors consider material, according to an analysis conducted by GRI and RobecoSAM. In the report ...

AMP Capital to advise GII on renewable infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2015  |  NEWS
AMP Capital will advise Japanese company GII on investments in renewable energy assets, as part of AMP Capital's ongoing financial relationship with Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB). AMP Capital will assist GII in acquiring high quality ...

Funds using custodian to monitor ESG mandates: J.P. Morgan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
... will use J.P Morgan's investor services to keep track of ESG-related requirements, said William Pryor, managing director, global head of Investment Information Services at J.P. Morgan Investor Services. "We can do that for clients that have incorporated ...

Future Super founders to launch Future Home Loans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
... added. Future Super continues to acquire members through activist-based activities - the fund participated in the recent Global Divestment Day campaign, which took place during 13 - 14 February. Future Super also promoted itself at Melbourne Sustainable ...