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The pros and cons of using ESG signals in shorting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018  |  NEWS
While integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis into long-term stock selections is a well analysed and discussed technique, there is less discussion of whether using ESG signals can be applied to shorting strategies. Mans Carlsson-Sweeny ...

CAER urges investors to consider ESG risks of cannabis companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
With Canada and several large American states legalising the recreational use of cannabis, responsible investors should look to establishing policies addressing the emerging cannabis industry, according to CAER. In a recent article, CAER's Jacob Laurent ...

Expert panel discusses growth of Australia's impact investing market

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... investors, government and philanthropy to build. "It's a timing thing as well," Leong noted. "We have this concept of 'purpose-driven' business - that will take time to get to scale." Goodman noted that there is a need for more blended forms of capital ...

Reports analyse landscape for sustainability disclosures by corporate Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... the world on current reporting performance, and the second being that current reporting standards are not fit for future purpose," said Andrew Petersen, chief executive officer of SBA. "Reporting standards need to be modified and harmonised to be available ...

Giant Leap venture capital fund seeks impact businesses for investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... Investment Group, and is investing in businesses that "blend financial returns with deep social and environmental impact." "The purpose of Giant Leap is to demonstrate that businesses that fuse profit and purpose actually outperform businesses that don't," ...

Protecting impact from Greenwash - Duncan Paterson

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... investor might support a specific share issue from a company that is looking to raise additional capital for a positive purpose Simply holding equities isn't a problem in the impact investment space - but concerns should arise when a fund that holds ...

CEFC investing up to $100m in Lendlease-managed property fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... pioneer in supporting businesses in the delivery of innovative technologies that reduce Australia's carbon emissions. Their purpose is aligned with our sustainability aspirations and targets. "CEFC's investment in APPFC forms part of the Fund's most ...

Eight Investment Partners launches 8IP Australian Equity Impact Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
Eight Investment Partners (8IP) has launched its first retail Australian equities fund geared towards capturing environmental/social impact in ASX-listed. Kerry Series, principal and chief investment officer, 8 Investment Partners 8IP seeded the 8IP ...

Sustainable returns versus ESG risk analysis: Stewart Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... results based on their environmental and social material issues has led Stewart Investors to focus on how companies' key purpose before investing in it. Stewart Investors recently spoke to The Sustainability Report about how they evaluate environmental ...

Australian Ethical Investment makes three new hires

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... management (FUM) and memberships," the fund manager said. Australian Ethical recently reported FUM of $2.6 billion. "We are a purpose-driven business and people are highly motivated to join us because our work is having a long term positive impact," ...