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Raising the bar on gold integrity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... association. The two projects aim to simplify the landscape around voluntary industry-led responsible mining, so that central banks can be assured that their gold is untainted. Central banks are some of the biggest gold buyers in the world, alongside ...

Green finance taxonomy in final throes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... international capital to support our transition and increase access to global green capital markets. "In Europe, several banks are offering price incentives if an activity is aligned to the EU taxonomy. This is game-changing for emerging industries and ...

Green moves at MSCI, Future Fund, Minderoo, U Ethical

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... quality data and ratings, advanced analytics and client-led solutions to the world's largest asset managers, asset owners and banks. I am looking forward to leading the next generation of innovation to deliver enhanced solutions and insights to clients." ...

UBS passive strategies flagged on human rights

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... company linked to alleged human rights abuses against Uyghur minorities in China. For the first time, the watchdog ruled banks have responsibility for passive investments through index funds. In 2019, CalSTRS, CalPERS, JPMorgan Chase, BNP Paribas, Wells ...

CommBank exits fossil fuels as rivals fund Santos

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
The once-largest fossil fuel lender has changed tack to become the first of the big banks to formally cut ties with coal, oil and gas without credible transition plans, ahead of schedule. Last year, Commonwealth Bank announced that from 2025 it would ...

ISS ESG to plug emissions data shortfall for banks, insurers

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
Climate data provider ISS ESG removes one of the biggest hurdles for banks and insurers looking to comply to imminent emissions disclosure laws. This week ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, announced a string of upgrades to its Climate ...

Olympics flame sparks $10bn pledge to sports equality

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
International development banks pledge $10 billion to promote the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in sports. This comes as the Paris Summer Olympics kick off, with the opening ceremony held on Friday. The inaugural Sport for ...

Banks to refund millions following ASIC review

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... two million low-income Australians in high-fee accounts, 'Better banking for Indigenous Consumers', found. Most banks only provide customers with difficult 'opt-in' processes to switch to low-fee options, including requiring customers ...

Funds SA, Mercer Super make key appointments

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Technology. Importantly, Debelle also chaired the Global Foreign Exchange Committee, which coordinates standards for central banks and private sector companies in the currencies market. Meanwhile, Mercer Super has appointed Jim Minto as the chair of ...

LGIM, Generation, MUFG to report on nature

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... institutions representing US$15.9 trillion in assets under management, including 25% of the world's systemically important banks (GSIBs). The financial institutions include LGIM, Generation Investment Management and MUFG Asset Management. David Blood ...