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Governance key concern for AGM season: Dimensional Fund Advisors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... first sustainability strategy in 2006. Governance remains a key source of analysis for Dimensional, said Bhanu Singh, head of Asia-Pacific Portfolio Management, and governance issues are prominent in this year's AGM season in Australia. "The governance ...

Solar financier to issue certified green ABS

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Australia's green finance places as of 30 June 2019 was $15.6 billion, 10th in cumulative global country rankings, 3rd in the Asia-Pacific region behind China (USD91.5bn) and Japan (USD12.4bn). Australia also stands out as having one of the highest ...

ESG scores linked to higher stock valuation: Bank of America

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... better return on equity, lower earnings volatility and lower share price volatility, according to Sameer Chopra, head of Asia ESG research at Bank of America in a recent presentation. This has led to the gap in valuation between the highest- and lowest-rated ...

Chronos Sustainability appoints Arisa Kishigami

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Tokyo, Kishigami is an experienced sustainability practitioner. She previously worked for FTSE Russell as head of ESG for Asia Pacific and a senior advisor on sustainable investment for Asia Pacific, where she developed and advised on a range of high ...

Brambles reports progress on 2020 sustainability goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... competition with the carbon offset market in a decarbonising world," said Lachlan Feggans, senior manager, sustainability Asia Pacific, at Brambles. "There's a strong message there, and this is something that the business needs to factor in to the ...

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 ...