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AMP Capital calls for value link to executive remuneration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... engagement with companies, Halliday said. "Some of the companies we've voted against in the past we no longer hold - the quality of the portfolio has improved," Halliday said. "Engagement with companies continues to increase, so where we may have had ...

RIAA certifies three super funds as responsible investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... internal governance, program requirements, criteria and verification processes. The certification should be seen as a quality standard, rather than a proscribed list, O'Connor said. "What we're saying is, tell us what you're doing, show us why you're ...

Uncorking economic, environmental benefits of wine on tap

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... pay in different price ranges. Initially, the bulk nature of wine on tap will likely attract sales of the lower end wine quality. In principle, however, there is no reason, other than current marketing strategies, why premium wines could not also be ...

Fund members concerned about climate change risk: CFGAM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... through their annual responsible investment report. "For us, there is a communication angle regarding our own levels and quality of disclosure," Oulton said. "We think about what we are trying to achieve on this, and what we will do on this this year ...

Mirvac to build industrial estate with sustainability features

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... motorways and that location will attract the best tenants, and they will want the best things for their workers, so having quality design, design excellence is imperative to attract those corporates." As yet, Mirvac has not announced tenants for Calibre. ...

NZ Super Fund invests in NZ$113m housing project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... component of the investment. "We are pleased to be working with the NZ Super Fund and NgÄi Tahu Property to bring a high quality development, including what is an innovative long-term rental concept, to the New Zealand market," said Roy Thompson from ...

ESG RA to become RIAA working group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... been an Australian association of superannuation funds, fund managers and asset consultants dedicated to "the amount and quality of stock broker research in Australia that includes consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues," ...

Peter Woolcott outlines Australian priorities for COP21

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... countries, especially major economies, commit to mitigation efforts that are nationally determined, but also meet minimum quality criteria in mitigation," Woolcott said. " Secondly to ensure accountability and transparency in how countries are meeting ...

The price of climate change to impact portfolios: BlackRock

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... and a risk factor, but companies' climate change data and responses can be used as a mark of operational and management quality, according to research from BlackRock. Dr Joanna Nash, research analyst, BlackRock's global Scientific Active Equity team ...

CDP publishes Aust/NZ climate leaders report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015  |  NEWS
... climate change index. CDP scores companies based on two categories. The disclosure score assesses the completeness and quality of a company's response, and is presented as a number out of 100. The climate performance band assesses the level of action ...