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Australia bears sovereign risk with fossil fuel dependence: Beyond Ratings

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... the Beyond Ratings' Climate Liabilities Assessment Integrated Methodology (CLAIM). "Investors such as Australian superannuation funds that hold government bonds today are exposed to the impact of climate risk over the long-term," Chateau said. "The nature ...

Australians accept climate science, but don't link to ethical super: Australian Ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... and their super in particular." Nearly half of all respondents did not know or could not say whether they had any superannuation invested in a fund described as ethical, and only 5% of respondents were less likely to select a super fund that demonstrated ...

AXA IM develops carbon footpath strategy based on forward climate action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... diversification and potential investor return, which is a risk that many investors including the largest Australian superannuation funds have ruled out. "There has been a big call in certain quarters for wholesale divestment from the largest polluters ...

Integrating ESG considerations in securities lending programs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... ETFS, mutual funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, etc." Many asset owners such as superannuation funds have established securities lending programs, usually through custodians, and those programs are tailored to considerations ...

Comment: hindsight is 2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
Ed note: The Sustainability Report is pleased to present this comment piece from Jason Ross, head of superannuation research at Rainmaker Information Jason Ross, head of superannuation research, Rainmaker Information Back in the 90s a hot topic was ...

Analysis: climate change, Australia and the fierce urgency of now

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... be an essential tool going forward. The finance industry is also in the spotlight, as the public is asking their superannuation funds, banks, and insurance companies for their actions to mitigate risk and seek opportunity in the response to climate change. ...

VFMC hires Talieh Williams as head of investment stewardship

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... been a non-executive director for the Responsible Investment Association Australasia and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, and is a member of the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative's Sustainable financial system technical working ...

HESTA names Andrew Major chief risk and compliance officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... Major comes to the new role having previously been general manager - unlisted assets at the $53 billion industry superannuation fund. "Andrew is well placed to take on this very important new role at HESTA," said Debby Blakey, HESTA CEO. "Andrew has ...

David Atkin, responsible investment leader, to step down as Cbus CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... Responsible Investment) from 2009-2015. He is also currently an alternate Director on the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). "His thoughtful approach and long-term vision on sustainability has contributed in no small way to the current ...

ASFI identifies six critical challenges for sustainable finance roadmap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... services sector must address. Simon O'Connor, CEO RIAA ASFI is a collaborative initiative supported by insurers, superannuation funds, investment managers and banks that are developing an Australian Sustainable Financial Roadmap with the end goal of ...