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US regulator adopts tighter rules for ESG fund names

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalized a rule that requires investment funds that identify as being sustainable or ESG to have at least 80% of their value in securities that correspond to the name. The changes to the so-called Names Rule ...

Warakirri AM properties certified sustainable

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... nature of the program is "best suited to drive positive change in the agricultural industry in Australia and promote sustainable practices and deliver long-term value for investors." "Warakirri's proud history and long-term experience in agriculture ...

Australian businesses failing to achieve on sustainability goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... this." The report also found that Australian businesses "are less likely to have the investment required to boost sustainable practices," with 34% of respondents indicated insufficient funding is inhibiting progress toward achieving sustainability targets. ...

NZ solar attracts $170 million international capital raise

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... approach to reducing emissions associated with electricity usage," he said. "As an investor with a strong focus on sustainable finance and its potential positive long-term impacts, we look forward to contributing to New Zealand's efforts to reduce carbon ...

Corporates to begin adopting final TNFD recommendations

ROSE MARY PETRASS, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... responsibility (CSR) issue. It is now squarely a central and strategic risk management issue." Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia CEO Andrew Petersen commented that the framework is going to "help business to be more transparent on ...

Higher ESG means stronger ROI: study

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... stronger relative performance by top-rated ESG companies relative to their lower-rated counterparts. A growing volume of sustainable investments globally has led to a need for better understanding of then correlation between ESG ratings and investment ...

BlackRock, SGX, and MSCI launch US$426M Singapore climate action ETF

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... face growing climate risks - but also substantial investment opportunities. The transition toward renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and innovative technologies opens new pathways for growth and development. The iShares MSCI Asia ex-Japan ...

Responsible investment AUM declines but uptake increases: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... regulatory and mainstream settings as well as well as regulator expectations as well as broader policy engagement w/ sustainable finance." The report revealed a strong uptake in capital flowing to more sustainable investments in 2022 with sustainability-themed ...

Investors eye opportunities in Housing Australia Future Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... HESTA is one of the founding investment partners. SHP seeks to "significantly increase" the supply of affordable, sustainable and suitable housing choices through build-to-rent housing projects that focus on social and affordable housing. SHP has three ...

Mandatory sustainability calculator streamlines housing approvals

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023  |  NEWS
... buildings. "Major developments in the high-density residential and employment zones are built to last and should be sustainable and future-proofed to achieve this. "This tool was developed by Council staff and uses a simple scoring system to help applicants ...