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Bessi Graham to step down as CEO of The Difference Incubator

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... organisation and expanding its reach, TDi said. "I have seen firsthand the need for TDi, to bridge the gap between the for purpose and for profit worlds," said Corrine Proske, chair of TDi's board. "Not many people have been able to achieve this, so ...

NAB, Life Without Barriers launch social benefit bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... will fund the establishment of Queensland's first Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) program, which will be delivered by social purpose organisation Life Without Barriers (LWB). The bond is structured as a payment for outcomes vehicle. "This transaction is ...

New super funds use technology, responsible investment focus to reach members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
The forthcoming launch of new retail superannuation funds points to an interesting trend - a focus on member-centric technology, more focused investment offerings and out-front messaging putting responsible/ethical investment at the centre of the offering. ...

Australian companies developing internal carbon price within the next two years: SBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... years of an internal carbon price, and the second that the risk models that have been hitherto brought up are not fit for purpose," Petersen said. In addition to the analysis of data, SBA also interviewed a select group of the companies that disclosed ...

Ethical investment a power tool for member engagement: Australian Ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... 37% in assets under management and 24% by member growth, according to a report by KPMG. "People want their super to have purpose and impact as well as good financial performance," said Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical managing director. "We're transparent ...

Social Ventures Australia launches SVA Fundamentals for Impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... experience in the sector, and is designed "to help assess and guide the activities and investment decisions of social purpose organisations and funders," SVA said. It is aimed at the social sector, and the framework is based on the understanding that ...

CEFC lends $32m for construction of green student accommodation project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... CEFC noted that the same report found there were only 5,371 beds provided by universities and commercial operators in purpose-built student accommodation, catering for less than 10% of enrolled students. BSPRE Investment Director Nick Singleton said ...

Mercer study reveals diversity gap in investment management industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
Research conducted by Mercer has revealed that in the investment management industry, bias in recruitment and promotion decisions as well as workplace culture block opportunities for "under-represented talent to thrive." Yolanda Beattie, diversity and ...

Colonial First State Global Asset Management publish stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) have published their tenth annual Responsible Investment and Stewardship Report, benchmarking the asset manager's performance on a range of internal and external performance. Pablo Berrutti,head ...

Parametric explores integration of responsible investing in peer-constrained world

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
Concerns over peer risk and short-term underperformance versus long term performance need not constrain superannuation funds from implementing responsible investing ideas or strategies, according to research from Parametric Portfolio Associates. Jennifer ...