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PRI executive appointed to European Platform on Sustainable Finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
The European Commission has appointed PRI Chief Responsible Investment Officer Nathan Fabian as chair of the European Platform on Sustainable Finance. The Platform on Sustainable Finance will advise the European Commission on the development of robust ...

Global sustainability standards bodies launch shared vision, goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... organisations have committed achieving this by engaging with key actors, including IOSCO and the IFRS, the European Commission, and the World Economic Forum's International Business Council. GRI, SASB, CDP and CDSB set the frameworks and standards for ...

Global stimulus an opportunity for sustainable investment: Ninety One

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... put in place are surprising in terms of their focus on the low carbon economy." The proposal outlined by the European Commission is a European first, and will require approval by all member states before it can begin. It centres on the creation of the ...

Can proposed EU recovery plan prove a sustainable model for Australia?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020  |  NEWS
... Australia's recovery as well. Deirdre Cooper, portfolio manager, Ninety One The proposal outlined by the European Commission is a European first, and will require approval by all member states before it can begin. It centres on the creation of the ...

Amundi focuses on green private credit market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... guidelines for these three markets in line with international best practice and legislation derived from the European Commission action plan on financing sustainable growth," according to Amundi. "When we look at green high yield credit, green private ...

RI market nears $1 trillion, increased focus on lifting leading practice: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... according to the report. "It also highlights the need for the work being conducted internationally (through the European Commission for example) and by [the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative] ASFI, which both look to ensure better informed financial ...

Finance sector calls for development of Sustainable Finance Roadmaps

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... countries around the world have developed frameworks and policy signals around sustainable finance, including the European Commission's Action Plan for Financing Sustainable Growth, the UK Green Finance Taskforce, Canada's Expert Panel on Sustainable ...

Responsible investment to become "the new normal": AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... Christensen also noted that financial markets are developing ways to finance sustainable growth, with the European Commission establishing a list of key actions to change the nature of responsible investment, including establishing an EU classification ...

European Parliament adopts standards for ESG disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 APR 2014  |  NEWS
... implemented, and results. Companies which do not have a diversity policy would have to explain why not. The European Commission approved the measure last year, and the European Parliament approved the measure earlier this week. In order to pass into ...

ICGN names Kerrie Waring managing director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... footprint around the world." During her tenure at ICGN, Waring has been responsible for initiatives including the European Commission-backed education programme and the establishment of the Global Network of Investor Associations. She is currently leading ...