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AGL takeover bid first, but not last on net zero grounds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... after turn-around plans are implemented. David Scaysbrook, co-founder and managing partner of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, pointed to the AGL bid and Origin's announcement that it would close its only coal-fired power plant, in Eraring, NSW, in ...

HSBC Asset Management launches ESG Asia bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
HSBC Asset Management has launched an active fixed income fund investing in Asian bonds with a strong bias towards issuers with sound ESG profiles. The HSBC GIF Asia ESG Bond Fund is set up to have a higher ESG score and a lower carbon intensity score ...

The challenge of evaluating impact investing's fundamentals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... of social or environmental impact, and the manager's contribution towards that impact, according to Zenith Investment Partners. More investment funds are "aiming to be impact funds," and thus it is important for advisers to understand what funds intend ...

Westpac, CEFC join Australian Industry ETI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Anthony Miller. "We are committed not only to working closely to support our own customers, but also to collaborating with partners such as the Australian Industry ETI and its members to develop a coordinated, consistent approach to reducing emissions ...

Cyber security, COVID and climate change cap CEO concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... the increasing complexity of cyber threats, data privacy regulations and vulnerability in supply chains and business partners. Considerations relating to how third parties and supply chain partners manage cyber risk are also rising on the agenda. This ...

ANZ takes $50 million stake in Pollination Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... ANZ will gain a seat on Pollination's Board. ANZ was advised by Ashurst and Pollination by Hamilton Locke and BDA Partners. The $50 million will be used to both grow asset management activities and expand the team to meet the pipeline of demand ...

CEFC, super funds allocate to IFM Investors private equity fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... (CEFC) has allocated $80 million towards an IFM Investors private equity fund. The IFM Investors Private Equity Growth Partners Fund invests in Australian-based mid-market growth companies and aims to accelerate emissions reduction in these companies. ...

Baker McKenzie hires special counsel from industry super fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Baker McKenzie has hired the former head of legal advisory from an industry super fund to bolster its service - including ESG advisory - to super funds. Thalia Dardamanis joins Baker McKenzie as special counsel. She comes to the law firm from UniSuper ...

Solving renewable energy challenges with technology investment: Quinbrook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... solving the "missing hours" problem at scale with affordability is a challenge, according to Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners co-founder and managing partner David Scaysbrook recently spoke with FS Sustainability regarding ...

Australian execs say climate change already impacting: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... counterparts. In addition to developing new climate-friendly products or services, 51% report requiring suppliers and business partners to meet specific sustainability criteria, 47% report updating/relocating facilities to make them more resistant to ...