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University of Sydney issues second impact investing report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2014  |  NEWS
A new study from the University of Sydney Business School concludes there is no legal barrier preventing trusts and foundations from pursuing impact investments, and finds that impact investing has to move past the stage of engaging with early adopters ...

Australian Ethical Investment hires head of ethics

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... and head of asset securitisation at ABN AMRO Australia. Dr Palmer received his doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Sydney. "We are delighted to welcome Stuart to the team," said Phil Vernon, managing director of Australian Ethical. "Australian ...

Cbus Super to target suicide prevention initiatives

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... after receiving the results of a study into suicide rates in the construction industry. The study conducted by the University of Melbourne found that from 2001-2010, the suicide rate among construction labourers was significantly greater than the general ...

ASrIA appoints two to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... Bank Securities, and head of regional media research at ING Securities. Li is a CPA and CFA and graduated from the University of New South Wales with majors in accounting and finance. "We believe that Mr. Copley and Mr. Li will bring experience and expertise ...

AGL commences construction on Nyngan Solar Plant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2014  |  NEWS
... chain, from research and development to commercialisation." The research behind the technology was developed at the University of Queensland, and the new pilot-scale facility in Darra would allow Brisbane Materials to advance the technology's commercialisation ...

Potential impact investment market estimated at $32 billion

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... according to a recent report. David Rickards, Social Enterprise Finance Australia According to a report produced by the University of Sydney Business School, misperceptions that impact investments means sacrificing return, a lack of consensus on how ...

ICGN names Kerrie Waring managing director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... Project, AMP Capital, Cbus, Easterbrook Consultancy, Governance Institute of Australia, Integrity Governance, Macquarie University, Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance, Regnan - Governance Research and Engagement, SAS Trustee Corporation ...

Net Balance urges co-benefits approach for carbon offsets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... conducted a peer review prior to publication. The steering group is comprised of Dr Adam Bumpus, assistant professor, University of Melbourne, Carolyn Ching, program development manager, Verified Carbon Standard, Christian Dannecker, director of forestry ...

United Nations recognition for Pollinate Energy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2013  |  NEWS
... ChipIn, and through backing from organizations including Epuron, Condall, Net Balance, Norton Rose Fulbright and the University of New South Wales Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering department in the Faculty of Engineering. Also, employees ...

GRI names Christianna Wood chairman of board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... board trustee for the IIA's Research Foundation. Alexandra Watson is a professor in the Accounting Department at the University of Cape Town. She is a chartered accountant from The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), and an independent ...