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Millennials, Gen X lead impact investing demand

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022  |  NEWS
... (49%) are significantly more inclined than Gen X (32%) and especially Baby Boomers (21%) to learn about the topic from social media, while the reverse trend is true of newspapers/magazines/television. "If you look at those that are looking for learning ...

Strong flow of new ESG funds brought to market: Equity Trustees

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... and multi-asset funds at 12%. While 83 of the funds had no primary theme, of those that that did, 9% had an environment, social and governance (ESG) theme, with 4% having sustainable development goals, 3% ultra-ethical code of governance (Sharia compliant) ...

ISPT launches sustainable furniture scheme, diverts waste

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... a fantastic opportunity to rethink high-end, good quality furniture from the perspective or retaining its value and the social and environmental benefits of rehoming and donating funds to foundation. ISPT was able to apply the experience of that pilot ...

RIAA certifies two Real Asset Management funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... that they adhere to operational and disclosures practices in line with responsible investment practices. "Good governance, social responsibility and sustainability practices are key pillars of our company's culture," said RAM Australia CEO Scott Kelly. ...

Financial inclusion as risk and opportunity: Principal Financial Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
Financial exclusion is both a global risk and an opportunity, with Principal Financial Group announcing it is establishing an index to undercover key drivers of financial exclusion in more than 40 markets. The Global Financial Inclusion Index is being ...

BNP Paribas AM launches sustainable Asia fixed income strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... sustainable and inclusive economy." BNP Paribas also believes that there is as a "greenium" attached to green, sustainable and social bonds, which means that there will be increased demand for that category of investments. Currently, China, South Korea ...

Australia's C-Suite cite climate change as chief concern

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... The survey found that Australian business leaders are facing pressure to become more engaged in discussing political and social issues, and nearly 85% of Australian respondents say business leaders need to step up and publicly engage in pressing issue. ...

Ratification of Forced Labour Protocol to impact Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
The Australian government recently ratified the Forced Labour Protocol, committing the federal government to enhanced responses to one of the sources of modern labour. The ratification, which occurred before the May 14 Federal election was called, brings ...

ASX boards need to "quickly evolve" on ESG skills: Melior

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2022  |  NEWS
... finance and audit, sector expertise, cybersecurity, customer and supply chain, environmental sustainability, international, social, and government relations. Melior also believes that diversity amongst board members should reflect the broader communities ...

Business leaders, consumers "fed up" with ESG progress: Oracle

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022  |  NEWS
... consumers are increasingly prioritising sustainability, but are "fed up" with lack of progress towards environmental and social goals and are looking to technology to assist in the digital transformation to achieve those goals, according to recent research. ...