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Infrastructure funds challenge private equity in ESG race

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... since 2014, in line with its share of assets under management. "We cannot succeed in global decarbonisation without the engagement of private equity," Preqin head of ESG solutions and corporate responsibility Jaclyn Bouchard said. "This is a major opportunity ...

Stewardship part of fiduciary role and investment opportunity: BNP Paribas AM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... activities in Asia Pacific, including researching key corporate governance issues, undertaking direct and collaborative engagement on sustainable themes, and working with policymakers on key issues relating to sustainable finance. Prior to joining BNPP ...

Executive appointment roundup: First Sentier, MaxCap, Northcape, Federated Hermes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... research that has practical application and can assist investors in their capital allocation decisions and company engagement programs." MaxCap gets independent ESG advisor Real estate investment manager MaxCap Group has appointed ESG specialist Chris ...

RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor to exit after 10 years

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... new RIAA CEO will take over the role of GSIA committee member so that the organisation can continue its international engagement. "The work we do in Australia and New Zealand is now inextricably linked to the global developments in our sector. Those ...

Strong demand for green bonds: BNP Paribas Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... of Financial Management and is slated to begin in mid-2024 following the development of a Green Bonds Framework and engagement with investors. This move would put Australia in line with other countries who have developed similar sovereign green bond ...

New net zero bondholder stewardship guidance: IIGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... corporate bondholders a foundational framework towards corporate bondholder stewardship. The guidance focuses on bondholder engagement and the importance of alignment between bond issuances, the issuer's climate transition strategy, and long-term ...

Global development banks release joint principles towards Paris alignment

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... goals, adaptation and climate-resilient operations, accelerated contribution to the transition through climate finance, engagement and policy development support, reporting, and alignment of internal activities. AIIB said in a statement: "The MDBs' joint ...

NSW Modern Slavery Plan to build prevention capability

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... disposal. Otiende is a survivor advocate for survivors of trafficking and expert in standards of care and survivors engagement. She said that businesses and government need to go beyond acknowledgement and awareness and centre survivors in a funded expert ...

Climate Action 100+ ramps up corporate activities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Climate Action 100+ will step up engagement activities and shift the focus from corporate climate-related disclosure to implementation of climate transition plans while increasing obligations on lead investors. Climate Action 100+ is a collaborative ...

Decade-long Santos well leak prompts investor concern

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... revelation. HESTA CEO Debby Blakey said the super fund is "concerned" about the WA well leaks and will continue in its engagement strategy. "We continue to engage with Santos with other asset owners, both directly and collectively, on a range of issues ...