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AAIB, Amundi launch climate investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... climate finance investment gap that is limiting the integration of climate change by companies and the financial sector across Asia, which jeopardises the success of green finance globally. "This is an important wake-up call to the industry," said Stefen ...

Do founder-led listed companies outperform on E, S and G metrics?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... they have weathered the storm better," Kersmanc said. Stewart Investors, which is primarily an equity fund manager, covering Asia Pacific, emerging markets, worldwide and sustainable investment strategies, seeks out companies with strong stewardship ...

AMMA names Lisa Ali to Board of Directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... Vice President) - Group Manager Fortescue People, Fortescue - Johnpaul Dimech - CEO Geographic Regions and Region Chair - Asia Pacific, Sodexo - Nathan Fay - Chairman, ExxonMobil Australia Group of Companies - Stuart Mathews - Executive Vice President ...

Walk Free launches human rights toolkit for business, investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... Act, such as superannuation funds, fund managers and insurers, noted Shalini Samuel, financial sector engagement manager - Asia Pacific, Walk Free at Minderoo Foundation. "The toolkit can be useful for trustee directors and other people who are beginning ...

Investors to increase climate-linked passive investments: DWS Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... according to a survey sponsored by fund manager DWS Group. Sebastian Schiele, head of passive mandates sales, Europe and Asia Pacific, DWS A total of 65% of pension fund investors say they plan to increase their allocations to climate-linked passive ...

MUFG appoints Rob Ward head of project finance, ESG finance, Oceania

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... of world's leading Project Finance banks, we have seen demand for ESG-linked solutions and investments take a firm hold in Asia in recent years," said Masayuki Fujiki, head of investment banking for Asia Pacific, Asia Investment Banking Division. "Rob's ...

Aurecon directors appointed to FIDIC Sustainable Development Committee

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... Zealand Tracey Ryan has been named chair of the 11-person international committee and Director, Coastal and Climate Change - Asia Stephanie Groen will join as a committee member. The new committee will "advocate, guide and monitor best practice in sustainable ...

State Street Global Advisors to list new ESG ETF on ASX

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... will list a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETF on the ASX early next month. Meaghan Victor, head of SPDR ETF Asia Pacific distribution The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG Fund (E200) tracks the S&P/ASX 200 ESG Index, a "broad-based, market-cap-weighted ...

Aberdeen Standard Investments launches smaller companies fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... launched the Aberdeen Standard Global Smaller Companies Fund in Australia. Danielle Welsh-Rose, ESG Investment Director - Asia Pacific, ASI The fund is a high-conviction portfolio of quality global smaller company investment opportunities, with an integrated ...

HKEX, SSGA join Climate Bond Initiative Partners Programme

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... sustainable finance, HKEX. " The launch of STAGE reflects our commitment and aspiration in leading the sustainability agenda in Asia. We are excited to join the Climate Bonds Partners Programme and will continue to work closely with the Partners and ...