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Stewardship: the costs of developing social enterprises

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... advantages, because not for profits are not necessarily paying tax, and they might have internal resources, like infrastructure," Thomas said. "For example, if you're a charity with a big hall, you can put people in it rent-free. You can use your resources ...

Addis, Blackburn-Wright open impact investment firm

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2014  |  NEWS
... the investors, and the social enterprises seeking investment. "There is a need for someone that could build the infrastructure in the spaces in-between, to fill the gaps," Blackburn-Wright said. "Each of the players are busy doing what they do - financial ...

Interest spurs new developments in social enterprise funding

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2014  |  NEWS
... institution, we're an institution that invests that money responsibly, we would have a regulated environment, we've got an infrastructure in place, we have established products with market acceptance in place - via cash invested in a cash management ...

IIGCC joins International Climate Bond Standards Board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2014  |  NEWS
... "Transitioning to a low-carbon economy requires a wide range of financial instruments which stimulate investment in energy infrastructure, and climate bonds can play an important role in delivering the necessary investment. Investors however require ...

NAB, bankmecu, Stockland on Integrated Reporting framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
... turnover, but a longer term return in that people are more satisfied living in our communities, whether it's the hard infrastructure and the soft infrastructure. The net result is that many of our customers are more likely to recommend Stockland to their ...

Valuing ESG risks, return potential in real assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2013  |  NEWS
Infrastructure and urban and agriculture property assets expose investors to both the risks and the opportunities of climate change and other macro-economic challenges. By investing in companies and projects that actively measure and manage the risks ...

IGCC: insto investors would park capital if CEFC repealed

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2013  |  NEWS
... language," Fabian said. "In terms of the effects on investment overseas, the trend is already occurring. Global infrastructure funds based in Australia find it easier to allocate capital in other markets and they will continue investing in their expertise ...

UCA Funds Management appoints Terry McCredden to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2013  |  NEWS
... Christ in Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland and was recently appointed chairman of Infradebt, a start-up boutique infrastructure manager. McCredden is a leader in responsible investment and ESG integration, UCA Funds Management said, noting that in 2011 ...

DLA Piper: climate change legal risk in property development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... willing to accept." The changes to law could see developers taking on more liability in the event that buildings or infrastructure fail during a natural disaster if it can be shown that climate change impacts were not considered before construction. ...

Ethinvest rallies support for BHP Billiton board candidate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2013  |  NEWS
... Greenhouse Office Experts Group on Emissions Trading from 1998-2000 - and because of his experience in energy resources, infrastructure and international business. Ethinvest said in a letter to clients that his experience would be necessary to BHP Billiton ...