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LGS Taps AMP Capital for social infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
Local Government Super (LGS) will invest in AMP Capital's Community Infrastructure Fund (CommIF), a decision influenced by the social and environmental qualities that are part of the fund, said Bill Hartnett, LGS's head of sustainability. Bill Hartnett ...

Mercer: ESG as source of innovation in shifting economy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... indexing. We haven't seen a lot from enhanced ESG hedge funds. We are looking at a number of strategies in clean energy infrastructure and renewables, and there is money going into those areas. That's really interesting. We haven't seen that much yet ...

CEFC, CBA finance efficiency upgrades for food processors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... biogas specialist Quantum Power Limited, providing finance to clients to catalyse up to $40 million in new biogas infrastructure that will cut energy costs for agribusinesses and manufacturers. Under the agreement, finance will be made on a deal-by-deal ...

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 ...