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Perception of ethics rises off back of COVID response: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... school, etc." The survey found that the elements that people found as ensuring ethical conduct include accountability, transparency, highly ethical leaders, whistle-blower protection and a strong legal framework. "Ethics is all about the way you behave ...

Social, economic consequences of climate change "devastating": Robeco

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... idea is that they want to accelerate a transition to a low carbon economy, and reporting is a means to provide more transparency to what's going on." While the cash flows of some companies would be directly hit by a universal carbon tax - or even ...

Climate Bond Standard launches shipping criteria for bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... to consider how the asset will stay aligned with a trajectory to zero-emissions by 2050, the criteria provide more transparency to the market, so that financiers can make informed decisions about how their assets will contribute to climate action and ...

WBCSD survey to chart stakeholder engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020  |  NEWS
... members, Petersen said. "Governance is evolving fast and investors alongside other stakeholders are demanding greater transparency and improved accountability," said Mario Abela, director, Redefining Value Program at WBCSD. "Sustainable value creation ...

RIAA adviser guide aims at education in ESG space

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... that many advisers have that available fund options align with clients' values, and have adequate disclosure and transparency such that clients are not surprised by investments that they did not expect. Yo Takatsuki, head of ESG research and active ownership ...

Green loans in "nascent" stage: Climate Bonds Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... progress we've seen to date in the emerging green loan market in Australia and New Zealand can be attributed to transparency between issuers and investors and robust certification, as well as the diversity of issuers and product offering," said Stuart ...

Retail sustainable investments grow by 21%: Morningstar

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... colleagues at a recent Morningstar virtual conference. "There's been a shift in the adviser landscape with a call for more transparency and a focus on outcomes... Advisers are thinking about sustainable investing as part of their offering, and particularly ...

Government reforms aim for increased super transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... of legislative fixes, as well as the status of other regulatory initiatives that are tipped to increase investment transparency, such as Portfolio Holdings Disclosure. There is also an undercurrent of concern that an unspoken aim of the Your Super, Your ...

Majority of super funds not disclosing portfolio holdings: Rainmaker

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... popularity of ESG integration by super funds, as well as funds' simultaneous claims that they are committed to transparency. "The essence of a super fund's investment strategy is what it actually invests in, even more so for funds claiming to ...

Call for education on difference between sustainable, impact investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
There is a need for greater transparency and education for advisers on the difference between ESG, sustainable and impact investing, according to Zurich Financial Services Australia. "It's fundamental that ESG has to be integrated into the investing ...