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How investors manage risk in a new AI world

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... hindering prudent decision-making and accountability. In fact, only 10% of corporate leaders reported having a dedicated AI strategy in place. This month, the federal government closed a public consultation on how the Australian Government can mitigate ...

Ethical investments recover performance: Chant West

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... doesn't," Unwin added. "Economic winds have no influence on climate solutions." Of course, no one has a crystal ball. But the strategy is that the financial value of "destructive" investments could be short-lived. According to Unwin, ethical funds are ...

Social license or social-washing - weighing the value of public statements on the Voice

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
Many companies and investors have come out with public statements on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, with some questioning the effectiveness - and appropriateness - of such statements. Corporates are evaluating whether ...

Fidelity creates chief sustainability role, plus new chairs for IPCC and PRI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... important to have a single point of accountability across Fidelity to deliver a consistent, overarching sustainability strategy - setting policy and governing delivery of our sustainability commitments across our full business operations." Fidelity appointed ...

AustralianSuper grows global team with numerous hires

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... talent from J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas, and Macquarie Group. AustralianSuper appointed John Normand as head of investment strategy for Europe; Sujay Shah has taken on the role of head of internal government portfolios; Deborah Gilshan is the head of ESG ...

IFM Investors certified by Climate Active

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
IFM Investors has been certified by Climate Active as it seeks to deliver on its corporate net zero commitments. Climate Active is an Australian Government program that partners with Australian businesses to drive voluntary climate action and strengthen ...

Climate transition a factor in sovereign debt pricing: Ardea

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2023  |  NEWS
... "Importantly, the adoption of renewable energy was found to be an economically and statistically significant mitigation strategy, as the supply and consumption of clean fuel sources could drive economic growth, counteracting any short-term financial ...

Suppliers on notice: Amazon to enforce emissions reporting

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
The e-commerce giant will mandate suppliers to disclose carbon emissions towards net zero by 2040, Amazon's 2022 sustainability report highlights. Starting in 2024, the US$1.321 trillion company will update its Supply Chain Standards to require ...

UniSuper invests with NorthStar Impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... we mightn't ordinarily come across in our universe," McDonald noted. From NorthStar's perspective, the co-investment strategy allows UniSuper to invest alongside the specialist manager, said founder and CIO Kerry Series. "The objective there is when ...

Voting on climate crucial during AGM season: Amundi

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... warming, "every sector and economic player must take immediate action to accelerate their transition". As part of its ESG strategy to 2025 Amundi is accelerating on its engagement effort and plans to engage with 1000 additional companies on their climate ...