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Majority of largest asset owners recognise risk of climate change: AODP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... fundamental way." Alex Vynokur, BetaShares managing director, noted that the increased demand for ethical financial products led the company to launch the BetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI), Australia's first ethical ETF. "When we spoke ...

Investa Commercial Property Fund Issues $100 million certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... demonstrating to the Australian commercial property market where the best practice bar now sits." The transaction was jointly led by ANZ and CBA.

PIMCO launches ESG Global Bond Fund in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... sovereign and investment grade corporate bonds from around the world," the fund manager said. The fund is managed by a team led by Andrew Balls, managing director and CIO of global fixed income and Alex Struc, portfolio manager co-heading the ESG initiative. ...

IGCC, AIGCC publish investor disclosure guide aligned to TCFD recommendations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... with the draft recommendations of the G20 Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, led by Michael Bloomberg. The guide is "is intended to help investors translate how to support and integrate the TCFD recommendations ...

CEFC makes two investments totalling $230 million

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... particularly through lower energy bills." The finance from CEFC will be utilised on likely features including improved insulation, LED lighting, energy efficient appliances, smart meters and solar installations, CEFC said. CEFC has previously provided ...

Amanda Wilson stepping down as Regnan chief executive officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... to a portfolio career at the end of February, but will "continue to contribute to the success of the organisation she has led since 2011 via a consulting arrangement," Regnan said. Regnan is engaging in a recruitment process to appoint a new CEO. "The ...

Hunter Hall ownership changes prompt review from asset consultants

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017  |  NEWS
... Hall founder Peter Hall is stepping down as CEO and CIO of the ethical investment fund and is selling his ownership stake has led asset consultants to re-evaluate the firm from an operational perspective as well as raise questions as to the durability ...

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures release draft guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... Agreement's commitment to limit warming to 1.5-2C, The Climate Institute said. "It is hugely significant that this industry-led task force, at the behest of the G20's financial stability body, is highlighting the very real risks that climate change presents ...

Monash University issues world-first certified green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016  |  NEWS
... redevelopment of the Caulfield campus library, costing $43.4 million; solar panel installation, costing $6.6 million, and an external LED lighting project costing $3.5 million. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has taken AU$20 million of the ...

RIAA conference to consider impact of consumer demand for ethical funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
... responsible and ethical investment. "The first focus is on consumers and key consumer insights, including a plenary session led by Mobius Group which, for years, have undertaken research on sustainability themes including sustainability products," O'Connor ...