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Teachers Mutual Bank cash product certified ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... Bank's wholesale cash product has been certified as an ethical fund by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Teachers Mutual Bank's Debt Issuance Program is an AU$500 million fund and has negative screens in place that prohibit using ...

Responsible investment reaches 50% total AUM: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... responsible investment assets reached AU$31.6 billion in 2014, according to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) benchmark report. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO Responsible investment assets - those assets that apply one or more strategies ...

ESG concerns a challenge for mining projects: MSCI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... are based on experiences travelling to Gladstone in April 2014 with the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) as part of an investor delegation. The group spoke with rail and extractive companies, environmental groups, local council ...

Global sustainable investments rise to US$21.4tr: GSIA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
... trillion, a growth of 61% since 2012, according to the Global Sustainable Investment Review (GSIR) 2014. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO The GSIR 2014 is the second report into the size and characteristics of the global sustainable investment universe, and ...

RIAA reviewing responsible investment certification program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2015  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is reviewing its certification program with the goal of making adjustments to reflect the growing interest in responsible investment products, fund managers and investment advisers. Simon O'Connor ...

Instreet Investment buys The Emerald Club

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2015  |  NEWS
... Instreet will maintain The Emerald Club's membership in industry group the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), Lucas said. Demand for responsible investments is predicted to grow in 2015, continuing to build off of gains in 2014. According ...

Investment and the art of political maintenance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
... (IGCC), the Australia Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) and the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), which seek to influence the shape of policy locally and globally. There are 119 superannuation funds, fund manager and financial ...

Asia investments in sustainable strategies hit US$44.9B: ASrIA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
... management across the region are still relatively small. According to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) 2014 Benchmark Report, total funds under management in Australia and New Zealand in broad responsible investment for 2013 ...

Altius Asset Management launches sustainable bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
... (NSW) Synods Ethical Investment Committee and is a former director of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "In making these responsible investment decisions, there are a lot of grey areas, which is why we've put together a sustainable ...

CEFC looks to increase investment in bioenergy projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2014  |  NEWS
... sector will help develop local industries, generate new employment opportunities and achieve emissions reductions." See Also: RIAA panel discusses tackling ESG duties, opportunities