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Advisers seek education, clarification on ESG investing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... clients are most likely to ask them about environmental issues related to investing, specifically climate change, while social and governance questions lag behind, Guiamatsia said. Information from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)'s ...

$515 million sustainability loan anchors seaport refinance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... loans (SLL) that incentivises Port of Newcastle by offering a lower margin on debt if it hits targets across a range of social and environmental metrics, and up to $50 million in new green lending. The green loan will be used to finance the construction ...

SGX-listed companies improving sustainability disclosures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... according to disclosures made to mid-2020. Almost half of the issuers discussed climate change as an economic, environmental, social and governance (EESG) factor. "Better sustainability reporting can help companies attract environmentally-conscious customers ...

Neuberger Berman closes $280m private equity impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... superannuation funds. The NB Private Equity Impact Fund invests in direct and fund investments that seek to achieve positive social and environmental outcomes aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals while also meeting NB Private Equity's ...

"Booming" demand for ESG specialists

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... stewardship, a newly created role. Moret joins NTAM from Franklin Templeton, where she was global head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). The hiring of ESG specialists hasn't been limited to fund managers. The Australian Retailers Association ...

Post-COVID economic recovery "once in a generation opportunity"

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Australia to reset and refocus the economy, according to a new report commissioned by Aware Super. Aware Super commissioned social researcher Rebecca Huntley to write the report Building back better: the intersection of climate solutions, healthy people ...

Using quant approaches to implement climate change targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... portfolios, according to Acadian Asset Management. Acadian, a quantitative equities manager, integrates environmental, social and governance data widely through portfolio processes, rather than using a single ESG signal in portfolios, said Matt Picone ...

Brokers recognised for excellence in ESG research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Katie Hepworth, Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility. The nominated research covered each of the environmental, social and governance areas. RIAA reported that the largest portion and biggest increase on last year was reports covering climate ...

First Sentier launches unit for sustainability research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... than ever, seeking independent and robust research that not only increases awareness and understanding of environmental, social and governance issues but which also drives change," Yasuda says. "The research published by the Institute will respond to ...

Fidelity International expands sustainable investing team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... Systems from the University of Melbourne. He is a CFA charter holder. At Fidelity International, integrates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into research and investment decision-making process on the basis that it can affect long-term ...