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RIAA designs Responsible Returns consumer website

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has designed a website to match retail investors and financial advisers with responsible and ethical products to meet their profile. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO The site, Responsible Returns, matches ...

BHP Billiton ESG downgrade prompts asset owner questions: MSCI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... was receiving about BHP because changing a rating or a flag for a controversy does potentially have an impact on an investment strategy," said Michael Salvatico, executive director, MSCI ESG Research. "So it was a matter of educating people on the events ...

Opportunities in the Emissions Reduction Fund for the waste industry

PIA LEFEVRE  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
In the run up to the upcoming fourth auction for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), the Clean Energy Regulator has encouraged the registration of waste management projects for participation in future auctions. Michelle Bruce, manager at the Clean Energy ...

Oliver Yates to step down as Clean Energy Finance Corporation CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... search process. "Mr Yates' dedication, energy and experience have played a critical role in the CEFC's development, investment performance and its market position as a sector specific investor and as an effective tool of public policy," said Jillian ...

ACSI issues vote warning to remaining all-male ASX boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has informed ASX-listed companies without female directors that they will face votes against sitting directors in 2017. Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO In 2015, ACSI adopted a target for women to comprise ...

The Sustainability Report Podcast: Mans Carlsson-Sweeny

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... risks they can pose to investments. We're speaking with Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, who is the head of ESG research at Ausbil Investment Management. As head of ESG research, Mans is responsible for analysing how sustainability issues can impact on the listed ...

Corporate governance, quality linked as investment factors: Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
Good corporate governance and quality as investment factors are converging as a measure of long-term risk adjusted return on equities, according to Northern Trust Asset Management. Michael Hunstad, head of quantitative research global equity management ...

BNP Paribas to develop products around Sustainable Development Goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... prosperity, and applies to each and every one of us over the next 15 years," said Neven Graillat, head of sustainable investment solutions, BNP Paribas Global Markets. "Financial markets must support commercial innovations to deliver on the SDGs, and ...

IGCC, investors outline climate risks, expectations for automotive sector

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... will similarly take six steps - Analysis, inquiry, monitoring, engagement, collaboration, and public policy. Hermes Investment Management led the drafting of the guide, and said that long-term investors "want to ensure that automotive companies are prepared ...

VicSuper publishes 2016 annual report using IR, GRI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... acknowledged significant market volatility both in Australia and overseas," affecting fund performances, but noted that most investment options achieved "above-median returns" for the year. The fund also highlighted member engagement projects such as ...