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Social Ventures Australia launches Diversified Impact Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... their communities and matches private investment. SVA, Foresters Community Finance and SEFA were selected to manage the money. "The Social Impact Fund has been in the market for the past five years," Oppes said. "It has made 10 investments - loans, equity ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... activity in that sector, and in that sense, there are some interesting insights into willingness v ability v what makes the money move into parts of the market," Herd said. "Real estate presents a strong business case in terms of the clear-cut benefits ...

Vigeo Eiris assesses "ongoing, serious" misconduct cases in global banks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... remuneration, examining how remuneration policies incentivise ethical conduct by senior executives; prevention of corruption and money laundering, and information to customers - training and awareness raising about responsible marketing for sales and ...

Australian Ethical Investment reports annual profit of $2.9 million

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... we're seeing at the moment." Australian Ethical has also reorganised its foundation to become a vehicle that can invest money for impact as well as grant money to not for profit projects. Australian Ethical has, since founding, taken 10% of profits and ...

Good Shepherd Microfinance, NAB mark 5th anniversary of Good Money launch

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
The Good Money retail stores pioneered by Good Shepherd Microfinance in partnership with the National Australia Bank (NAB) and state governments have turned five. L-R: Adam Mooney, Chief Executive Officer at Good Shepherd Microfinance, Corinne Proske ...

Ethical investment a power tool for member engagement: Australian Ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... good financial performance," said Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical managing director. "We're transparent about where their money is invested and communicate in an open and human manner. This is what resonates with our members." Investors have the power ...

Australian Catholic University issues $200m Sustainability Bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... Sustainalytics as a second opinion and KPMG to provide assurance over the program and use of proceeds, Jenkins said. Part of the money will be used to refinance the six-star Daniel Mannix building in Melbourne. "Future use of proceeds will be for future ...

Australian Ethical sees record net inflows for June quarter

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... invest a lot of time communicating with them, and responding to their queries. Our investors really want to know where their money is invested and we pay a lot of attention to responding to queries. We are fairly authentic in the way we communicate. ...

Social Ventures Australia launches $7 million Resolve Social Benefit Bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... contracts," Sainty said. "The main one is the contract with the NSW government. Under that contract, the government pays money into the trust based on the measured results and outcomes for the participants in the program. The trust then has a contract ...

Acorns launches ethical investment portfolio option Emerald Portfolio

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... year ago, one of the greatest frustrations we increasingly hear from our customers is the challenge of knowing where their money is being invested," said George Lucas, Acorns Australia CEO and managing director. "Acorns is a product designed with the ...