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ASI launches APAC sustainability institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... investing. The abrdn Sustainability Institute is designed to drive sustainable investing and supporting the buildout of a resilient ESG ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It will "proactively engage with policymakers to help shape the region's ESG regulatory ...

Pengana Capital reports positive impacts of equities fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... impacts. The fund calculated impact of the companies during the 2020 calendar year per $100,000 of investment across a range of ESG measures, noting, for example, that proportional holding in key stocks over the 2020 year generated 11 MWh of renewable ...

ESG reporting rises, but companies lagging on climate, diversity: Ethical Partners

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
ESG reporting and commitments in ASX listed companies has accelerated in the last two years, but less than half of companies have set targets to cut carbon emissions. Ethical Partners Funds Management has released its 2021 Ethical Standard Report, a ...

Governance Institute taps former ASFA CEO for role as chair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... a senior regulator with ASIC. She has also been the CEO of Regnan, a research and engagement provider focused on long term ESG risks of the ASX 200 for institutional investors, in addition to her role with ASFA.

Maple-Brown Abbott appoint new head of ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
Maple-Brown Abbott has appointed Emma Pringle as the permanent head of ESG. Pringle joined Maple-Brown Abbott last year in a maternity cover role. She has a background in product governance and sustainability across superannuation, investments and insurance. ...

Sustainable finance initiative establishes permanent body

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... Commonwealth Bank, National Australia Bank, HSBC, AMP Capital, EY, Point Advisory, S&P Global, Link Group, Allianz, Moody's ESG, and Metrics. The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute will oversee and drive the delivery of the roadmap. This will remain ...

Alphinity launches SDG-aligned fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... to invest in a diversified portfolio of leading sustainable companies that offer attractive financial returns, have strong ESG practices, and are aligned with one or more of the 17 SDGs. "This fund is designed around the SDGs, and we are looking for ...

Institutional Shareholder Services to acquire Rainmaker Information

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... our clients." ISS is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management. ISS provides ESG and governance research, market intelligence and fund services and data and analytics, as well as public companies focused ...

Leading fund manager scales ESG presence in Asia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... Asia. Robeco said "over the coming years" it will appoint three sustainability specialists in Singapore to provide localised ESG expertise across the region. This team will be an extension of Robeco's Sustainability Investing Centre of Expertise - a ...

Agriculture business signs first sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... bank's ability to develop innovative finance solutions to support the sustainability of the industry through improved ESG outcomes. "We know many farmers across the country are already adopting best practice sustainability and environmental stewardship ...