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AMP Capital launches 2030 ESG strategy for real estate business

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
... rainwater capture and graywater capture." To coincide with the launch of the strategy, AMP Capital has also released a research paper, 'Why sustainability matters in Real Estate'. The paper explores the material environmental, social and governance (ESG) ...

Wilderness Society links deforestation to beef production, supply chain risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
A new report from the Wilderness Society shows that 73% of all deforestation in Queensland is linked to beef production, calling on Australian companies to assess their exposures to deforestation in the beef supply chain. The Wilderness Society conducted ...

Quantitative managers test ESG data as stand-alone factor in strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... While not as deep as other financial data that leads to measures such as quality and value, it is enough to provide a research base for testing theories around ESG as a factor. Robeco uses data generated from its partner firm RobecoSAM to source sustainability ...

Sustainalytics rates unmanaged ESG risk in ASX200

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... the exception of the Australian materials sector, which has relatively more risk than counterparts, according to new research from Sustainalytics. Sustainalytics has released Navigating ESG Issues in Australia: Identifying Risks, Seizing Opportunities ...

Millennials prioritise long term returns, fees in investment funds: Calastone

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... expect to see. That's a sensible way of looking at it. Long-term investments are something else that comes out in the research." The survey found that Australian millennials are saving at higher rates than their global peers - 71% of young Australians ...

Sustainable practices can yield sustainable profits: Calvert

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... strategic differences to peers are associated with higher rates of return on capital, according to a paper from Calvert Research and Management. Anne B. Matusewicz, CAIA, responsible investment strategy at Calvert Research and Management The report ...

Rainmaker Group acquires The Sustainability Report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... Investing, will join Rainmaker Group as editor of the two titles. She will report to Alex Dunnin, executive director of research, and Michelle Baltazar, executive director of media. "Responsible investment and taking into account environmental, sustainability ...

Climate change, ageing population to cause twin impacts: Actuaries Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... retirement, you have a long horizon, so climate change has a material impact on long term savings.what we do si review the research to quantify that impact." The Actuaries Institute paper draws on the modelling of Mercer's report, Investing in a ...

Aberdeen Standard Investments hires Danielle Welsh-Rose

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... ultimately generate the best long-term, risk-adjusted returns for our clients. Achieving this objective involves bespoke research and many engagements with companies and assets that we own directly. With Danielle's depth of knowledge and experience ...

RIAA launches refreshed Certification Program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2019  |  NEWS
... Program 2.0 is the result of a 10-month review process, and based on international best practices, detailed consumer research and industry engagement, RIAA said. The enhancements include new rigorous standards, strengthened minimum requirements and additional ...