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Future Super, Thomson Reuters launch new indices

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... consuming news, reports and real--â€time and historical financial data connecting global markets and financial community," according to Future Super. The indices have been launched as Future Super celebrates its first anniversary. The fund currently ...

Demand for ethical products strong: Ethical Advisers' Co-Op

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... management industry over product development, the Ethical Advisers Co-Op is also working to extend relationships with community groups and non-government organisations (NGOs), Baird said. "What we determined in our discussions in the last year or two ...

Governance Institute appoints Steven Burrell as CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... his new role at the Governance Institute 28 September 2015. "He is well known and highly respected in the governance community here and overseas, as well as in business, media and governments around Australia and we are confident he will lead Governance ...

Telstra publishes 2015 Sustainability Report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
Telstra has valued its social and community contributions at AU$214 for the 2014/2015 year and reported reducing carbon emissions intensity by 27%, according to its sustainability report. Telstra reported an AU$4.3 billion net profit after tax, with ...

HESTA creates first Reconciliation Action Plan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... sponsorship for the IAHA national conference. HESTA, which is a AU$32 billion industry superannuation fund for health and community services, will work to drive reconciliation in issues relating to both community health and superannuation, Blakey said. ...

NZ responsible investment assets increase 10%: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... ethical investments grew 19% in 2014, reaching more than NZ$3.2 billion. The retail sector constitutes church groups, community trusts and retail ethical funds and Kiwisaver accounts. "Down the chain to the smaller end of the market, and again, there ...

Good Money opens Adelaide retail store

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... budgeting services, we're also able to offer financial counseling four days a week. In addition to that, we also have a community lawyer who is available three or four days a week to review consumer disputes, or contracts.... We're very happy to have ...

KPMG Australia buys Banarra

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... change and sustainability services. "The interest for us is being able to deliver a deep capability in human rights and community rights consulting," King said. "Many of our clients have challenges in that area, we obviously already provide services ...

ESG concerns a challenge for mining projects: MSCI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
The risk of stranded fossil fuel assets, increased environmental regulations and community group and environmental movement opposition are raising questions over the long term prospects and investment value of mining projects in Queensland, according ...

Court back Commonwealth Bank in ACCR case

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... environment, abuse human rights or engage in other conduct that isn't in the best interests of their shareholders or the community " said Felicity Millner, director of litigation, Environmental Justice Australia. The court decision could impact on ACCR's ...