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Active Super turns to fixed income carbon on road to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... The methodology will also be used to establish whether green bonds should have a particular weighting or discount for the nature of the underlying assets. "We have a portion of the fund in green bonds, and we want to do a deep dive in green bonds and ...

Banksia Foundation announces awards finalists

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
An eco-resort offering nature-based tourism and a research institute creating living seawalls with 3D printing are amongst the finalists for the 33rd Banksia National Sustainability Awards. The award covers diverse categories including biodiversity ...

HSBC Asset Management launches ESG Asia bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... that could be used by issuers in Australia and other global markets. HSBC also last year announced a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Australia to identify projects to leads towards the issuance of blue impact bonds and other assets. Blue ...

U Ethical makes two board appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... with U Ethical well positioned to deliver solutions for these responsible investment goals." Burns also highlighted the nature of responsible investment. "Having been involved in investing on a professional basis for many years, with the aim of helping ...

The challenge of evaluating impact investing's fundamentals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... spend a lot of time with managers on this." While the execution of impact strategies may vary somewhat depending on the nature of the securities, such as equities versus debt, the fundamental three characteristics apply, Higgins said. When it comes to ...

Cyber security, COVID and climate change cap CEO concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... a risk that may never happen?" There has been an increase in cybersecurity incidents in Australia, Crethar noted. "The nature of cyber risk is changing and evolving," he said. "Technology is changing, we're getting more and more data, and the threats ...

ANZ takes $50 million stake in Pollination Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
ANZ is investing $50 million for a minority equity stake in specialist climate change and nature-based solutions investment and advisory firm Pollination Group. ANZ and Pollination announced that they will form a new strategic partnership to deliver ...

Leading Harvest to bring ag sustainability standard to Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Investment Board (PSP Investments), RRG Capital Management, Warakirri Asset Management and affiliate members Accounting for Nature and Kilter Rural. "If you look at the demand for sustainability assurance and ESG assurance in capital markets and consumer ...

Super funds react to Rio report into bullying, sexism, racism

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... the workplace. "The fact the management and board of a major Australian-listed company has undertaken a review of this nature off its own bat, has published the findings of that review, and committed to its recommendations, is a great demonstration of ...

Robeco outlines four themes for 2022 engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... emissions'; 'Natural resource management: water and waste'; 'Diversity, equality and inclusion'; and 'Nature Action 100'. In 2020, Robeco launched a focused engagement program with 13 high carbon-emitting companies in which ...