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IFM hires ESG exec from Mercer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... analyst, as reported by Industry Moves Earlier she worked as a client services manager at Garnaut Private Wealth. "Sustainable investment is a priority area for IFM, and we are thrilled to have Samantha join us as we build our global team and capabilities ...

Regulatory roundup on key sustainability developments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... greenwashing continue. Assistant Treasurer's pledge on green taxonomy "with an Australian accent" At last week's Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) Summit, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones committed to working with the finance industry ...

ASIC greenwashing investigations continue

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... make capital allocation decisions, and ASIC's task is to "ensure that there is integrity, trust and confidence in sustainable finance-related products, services, and disclosure practices." "Approximately 80% of global GDP is now covered by a net zero ...

APRA flags extension of climate vulnerability asssessment to super, insurance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... regulator, including super funds and insurers, according to deputy chair Helen Rowell. Speaking at the recent Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) Summit, Rowell said that in November, APRA will receive aggregated results of the consolidated ...

Altius Asset Management publishes first impact report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... portfolio, it makes it an easy win." The report covers three funds - Altius' Green Bond Fund, which invests in green, sustainable and social bonds, the Sustainable Bond Fund, a diversified fixed interest fund designed to align with investors' ...

Ethical Advice Conference to build knowledge on responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... Advice Conference is a half-day virtual conference designed for financial advisers seeking to upskill in ethical and sustainable practice, products and services. It will run on 9 November live and be available on demand thereafter. FS Sustainability ...

MAS sustainability adviser speaks to Sinagpore/Australian collaboration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... Authority of Singapore. Darian McBain, sustainability adviser to the MAS and former CSO, spoke at the recent Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) annual summit on how collaboration on varying levels can contribute to greening economies. FS ...

Government commits to establishing green finance standards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... committed to working with the finance industry to establish national standards for a green taxonomy that will define sustainable finance in Australia. Jones stopped short of committing to legislating the forthcoming green taxonomy, but said that government ...

Budget spotlights climate, gender and long-term development

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... productivity and business investment issues is quite interesting," said Andrew Petersen, CEO of the Business Council on Sustainable Development Australia (BCSDA). "It's the first budget I've seen where a government realises that you have to manage what ...

ASFI Summit to focus on sustainable finance progress, implementation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
Translating broad and ambitious commitments on climate and sustainable finance into concrete action will be the main topic of discussion at this week's Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) Summit in Sydney. The one-day summit will feature ...