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Podcast: What's ahead for 2023 - Simon O'Connor

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
In this episode, we speak with Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) CEO Simon O'Connor on the big issues in sustainable investing in 2022, from greenwashing to demand for authentic sustainable investments, and how the momentum will ...

HUB24 launches ESG ratings

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2023  |  NEWS
... additional ESG ratings on its platform, following a collaboration with Morningstar and Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). The new functionality provides advisers with access to "data-driven insights" and reporting metrics for selected ...

Australia to introduce mandatory climate reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... Australia in line with other countries, said Simon O'Connor, chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "There should be scope to grow this reporting regime to broader sustainability performance - important areas ...

Majority of investors collaborate on engagement, but disclosure lags: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... other investors to achieve better ESG outcomes, according to research from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Engage, Advocate, Collaborate: Unpacking Stewardship in Australasia in 2022 delves into the range of activities that ...

Mandatory reporting on biodiversity "likely" for companies: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
Melior Investment Management believes that companies are likely to face some form of mandatory reporting on biodiversity in future, meaning that forward looking companies should consider their baseline impacts and dependencies and how to report them ...

Hejaz Financial Services funds certified responsible invesments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has certified four funds from Hejaz Financial Services. The Responsible Investment Certification Program applies strict criteria for certifying responsible, ethical and impact investment products ...

Government commits to establishing green finance standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... ambitious work that we know we needs to be done." Jones' commitment was welcomed by Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) CEO Simon O'Connor. "We welcome the government's recognition of the concrete role it needs to play in leveraging ...

Responsible investments top $1.54 trillion in Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... the responsible investment market topped $1.54 trillion in 2021, according to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia's annual benchmark report. The RIAA benchmark report found that Australian assets managed using responsible investment approaches ...

No ESG drag seen in performance test results

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... the review will commence after the second round of MySuper performance tests. The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) remains concerned with the current structure of the test. "We have concerns that the benchmarks don't necessarily ...

VFMC hires ex-BHP ESG head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... Cook joined the investment stewardship team as well. Cook comes to VFMC from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), where he was a senior responsible investment analyst. VFMC confirmed Cook's appointment. Cook will report to VFMC's ...