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ESG strong factor in M&A activity: PwC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022 | NEWS

ESG considerations played an "unprecedented role" in the Australian mergers and acquisition market in 2021 and will continue to do so in future, according to PwC. ESG-led value creation is becoming as important as operational or commercial aspects in ...

New Zealand XRB releases final climate reporting paper

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022 | NEWS

New Zealand's External Reporting Board (XRB) has released a final consultation paper on the mandatory Climate-related Disclosure standards that will come into force next year. The New Zealand government last year passed legislation that made climate-related ...

Directors engage on breadth of ESG issues facing companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022 | NEWS

Managing sexual harassment and psychological safety as part of occupational health and safety, focusing on diversity and inclusion beyond gender and seeking policy certainty through climate are all issues of concern for board members speaking at the ...

COP27 preview: loss and damage, action on commitments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022 | NEWS

The next UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in November is expected to focus on implementing commitments made at last year's conference, with the role of countries like Australia as well as investors and business to become enhanced. In preparation ...

ESG managed accounts drive strong growth: BT Panorama

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2022 | NEWS

ESG-managed accounts on BT Panorama increased 150% in funds under management in the 12 months to the end of June 2022. BT Panorama reported that in total, managed accounts funds under management increased to $10.7bn during the year to end of June 2022 ...

Innova launches ESG model portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022 | NEWS

Innova Asset Management has launched a range of ESG-focused model portfolios that will donate at least 20% of fund revenue to four identified Australian charities. The Innova Sustainable Future Managed Account Solution portfolios apply negative and ...

State of the Environment report a wake up call for business, investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022 | NEWS

The dire findings from the 2021 State of the Environment have direct impact on Australian finance and business, with experts advising that investors and corporates should take stock of risks and steps to improve conservation. The 2021 State of the Environment ...

Stewart Investors identifies progress to net zero

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022 | NEWS

Stewart Investors Sustainable Funds Group has identified that more than half of its portfolio is invested in companies that are making direct or indirect contributions to climate change solutions, while building towards a net zero 2050 target. The Sustainable ...

Strong demand for ESG products, but education needed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022 | NEWS

Retail investors and financial advisers are reporting strong levels of action on ESG investing, but recent research suggests that both sides of the conversation are seeking further education and have doubts about greenwashing and alignment between personal ...

Resource efficiency a marker for investment performance: Osmosis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022 | NEWS

Companies that are more resource-efficient, including efficiency in managing environmental factors, are more likely to provide stronger risk-adjusted returns, according to Osmosis Investment Management. Osmosis uses its in-house research process to ...

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UN pension chief joins Northern Trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON

The head of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund is taking on a new role at Northern Trust Asset Management.

Podcast: Exploring emerging markets and sustainability

THE GREENER WAY | 6:56AM

Pablo Berrutti, senior portfolio specialist at Stewart Investors, discusses emerging market investment opportunities and their main growth drivers.

Carbon emission stabilisation 'reframes' investment climate risk: Emmi

MATTHEW WAI

Latest modelling from Emmi indicates carbon emissions may plateau within the next two years before gradually declining, signalling the first ever emission stabilisation outside of an economic crisis.

Hollywood heavyweights call on pension fund to divest fossil fuels

JAMIE WILLIAMSON

The likes of Sally Field, Mark Ruffalo and Jane Fonda are calling on the SAG-Producers Pension Plan to dump its holdings in oil and gas companies.

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