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ANZ appoints Katharine Tapley head of sustainable finance solutions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... management programs in South-East Asia. The partnership sees AWA focus on "knowledge sharing, capacity building, trade and investment initiatives and strengthening governance arrangements" in Vietnam, India and Indonesia. ANZ is providing financial support ...

Implementing impact investment across asset classes

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... to triple their allocation to impact investments over the next five years, representing potentially AU$18 billion in investment to be unlocked. Richard Brandweiner, CIO, First State Super But integrating impact investment outcomes across an entire portfolio ...

Majority of 50 largest super funds have RI approach: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
The vast majority of the largest 50 superannuation funds have established some form of responsible investment approach across at least one asset class, but there is a variety of comprehensiveness across the industry, according to the inaugural Superfund ...

Julia Leske appointed new chief executive officer of CAER

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... operations in recent years, and her strengths in developing and building strategic relationships in the broader responsible investment industry will be of key benefit for CAER", Paterson said. "As executive director, I look forward to remaining actively ...

Evergen to pilot program installing system with SGCH

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... costs while extending battery life through use of smart management technology. AMP Capital and CSIRO have provided investment and technical backing to Evergen. The pilot project is co-funded by the Office of Environment, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation ...

New Forests launches third Australia New Zealand forestry fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
New Forests has launched a third investment fund comprised of Australian and New Zealand Forestry investment. David Brand, New Forests CEO The AU$660 million Australia New Zealand Forest Fund 3 (ANZFF3) will invest in a diversified portfolio of hardwood ...

IGCC, investor groups issue updated guide for oil and gas industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... Implementation - is scenario analysis and 'stress testing' well enough embedded into key business planning processes and investment decisions? Transparency & disclosure - does the company disclose its operational emissions in the annual report and/or ...

RIAA conference to consider impact of consumer demand for ethical funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
The strong surge in consumer interest and demand for responsible and ethical investment and retirement products is a challenge and an opportunity for the financial services industry, the key theme of the upcoming Responsible Investment Association Australasia ...

CEFC identifies Australian states with best incentives for bioenergy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... operating costs. "The states which have imposed higher levies on landfill waste are providing the right environment for investment in energy from waste projects," Anning told an audience at the Bioenergy Australia 2016 Conference, according to the CEFC. ...

New Zealanders want KiwiSaver funds to consider ESG factors: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... funds consider environmental, social and/or ethical factors, according to the results of a survey for the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO According to the survey of 1,001 consumers, 95% believe it is of ...