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Using ESG signals part of shorting strategy: Plato Investment Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Using ESG signals to short high carbon-emitting companies that have a strong likelihood of underperforming is a key strategy of Plato Investment Management's new active net zero long/short hedge fund. The Plato Global Net Zero Hedge Fund aims to outperform ...

Weighing climate risk in corporate bonds: Insight Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... sector bias towards utilities and sovereigns and sovereign agencies but is becoming increasingly diverse." Greater disclosure around impact and a greater supply of impact themed bonds has allowed for greater diversification possibilities. "This is a ...

Oliver Wyman appoints ex-Westpac exec as special adviser

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... as seen in their recent work with Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure and many more industry initiatives." Oliver Wyman highlighted Cobley's global banking experience in senior leadership positions ...

Plato Investment Management launches net zero hedge fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Plato Investment Management has launched an active long/short hedge fund with net zero carbon exposure. The Plato Global Net Zero Hedge Fund aims to outperform the MSCI World Index, while maintaining a net zero carbon exposure using the calculation ...

Using data, reporting to fill in the steps to net zero 2050: Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... against their portfolios, and compare them against benchmarks. It also supports clients' internal oversight and external disclosure obligations through its alignment with the Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ...

Deep engagement to follow SSGA CEO letter to directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) will conduct deep engagements with ASX-listed companies on enhanced disclosure of climate transition plans and diversity issues in line with its annual letter to portfolio companies on key ESG issues for 2022. Last ...

Portfolio holdings disclosure regulations come into effect

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... to disclose their portfolio holdings across a range of assets and derivatives as regulations for portfolio holdings disclosure (PHD) come into force this year. Super funds will be required to publish their first PHD reports by 31 March, and then update ...

Australian funds highlighted for climate action plans

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... The ladder calls for actions within the four areas - investment, corporate engagement, policy advocacy, and investor disclosure, with governance as a cross-cutting theme across all areas. "You can see there are different approaches by different funds ...

ASX companies in SSGA's sights over climate disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... "... We will start taking voting action against directors across applicable indices should companies not meet these disclosure expectations." Further, SSGA will expect all portfolio companies around the world to have at least one woman on their board ...

Accountants to play central role in ESG developments: CPA Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... forthcoming work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which will develop the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards "The development and disclosure of forward looking metrics and targets is likely to accelerate," Rennie said. ...