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Impact Investing Australia launches inaugural Australian survey

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... areas related to children and young people and clean energy, according to Impact Investing Australia's inaugural impact investment survey. Rosemary Addis, chair of the Australian Advisory Board on Impact Investing and Impact Investing Australia Impact ...

ARENA allocates $8.4m for Normanton Solar Farm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... closer to where it's needed can provide more reliable and efficient power," Frischknecht said. "This is a key ARENA investment focus for fringe-of-grid and network constrained areas. Normanton Solar Farm will act as a test case for network provider Ergon ...

Global Reporting Initiative to open Manila Office

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... Indonesia, Sri Lanka and The Philippines to build capability. "While much of the world struggles with reduced foreign direct investment (FDI) and lower growth rates, Asian countries, and in particular ASEAN economies, continue to accelerate in these ...

Australian grain industry poised for export gains: ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
Asian demographic shifts and continued drought conditions in Australia could drive Australia's grain industry to increase its global wheat exports to AU$7 billion by 2030, according to ANZ. Michael Whitehead, ANZ Bank's sector head of food, beverages ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... said. "For those of us in the sustainability movement, whether we're looking at corporate sustainability or responsible investment, have come to see that we need to engage with boards of directors," Sainty said. "Corporate sustainability movements need ...

RIAA certifies three super funds as responsible investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) has, for the first time, certified three superannuation funds under its relaunched Responsible Investment Certification Program. Simon O'Connor, RIAA CEO Australian Ethical Super, Christian ...

Agriculture, food and beverage pose ESG risks: Ausbil

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... of potential risks including food safety issues, worker exploitation and obesity, according to research from Ausbil Investment Management. Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, Ausbil Australia's agriculture, food and beverage sector has been touted as the food bowl ...

Australian Ethical FUM AU$1.4bn for second half of 2015

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... reported net inflows of AU$155 million, an increase of 102%, for the same time period. Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical Investment managing director Australian Ethical's funds under management have increased through a combination of strong investment ...

UCA Funds Management supports 30% women on boards target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... License (AFSL) to the status of Responsible Entity and that they will register their retail funds as registered managed investment schemes (MIS). The fund currently holds an AFSL as a wholesale fund manager. Moving to RE status will remove exemptions ...

RobecoSAM hires ACCSR for engagement over assessment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... added to the sustainability index. Inclusion in the DJSI increases companies' visibility for global sustainability investment portfolios and provides companies with insights into opportunities for performance improvements, according to ACCSR. Participants ...