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Insight Investment analyses ESG factors affecting sovereign credit

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2018  |  NEWS
Although countries with higher GDP per capita have better scores on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, there has been "little or no relationship between the ESG performance or momentum of a country and its credit rating or credit spreads," ...

The pros and cons of using ESG signals in shorting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018  |  NEWS
While integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis into long-term stock selections is a well analysed and discussed technique, there is less discussion of whether using ESG signals can be applied to shorting strategies. Mans Carlsson-Sweeny ...

40% of Chinese Coal Power Plants are Losing Money: Carbon Tracker

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018  |  NEWS
... don't publish any data despite having it, whereas places like India have data, but it's really dated because their governance is quite decentralised, and there's places like China where they have an enormous data provision, but are quite cagey about ...

Diverse boards can provide "profitability moat" to future returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... was defined as return on equity net extraordinary items. "AXA IM is firmly of the view that environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors such as diversity are material economic indicators and Rosenberg Equities is using diversity data to improve ...

ACSI names Kate Griffiths to executive manager role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... civil society groups. "We conducted an exhaustive search for a candidate with the right mix of senior experience in governance, policy and advocacy, and an understanding of contemporary ESG issues," said Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO. "Kate will bring all ...

ASIC report finds 17% of ASX300 identify climate as material risk

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... considers climate risk. "Directors really need to think through and assess these risks," said Ed John, executive manager, governance, engagement and policy, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). "That doesn't guarantee that the issue ...

Willis Towers Watson, MSCI launch Adaptive Capped ESG Universal Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... Willis Towers Watson and MSCI have developed a new capped index strategy that integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors within the investment process. said Louise Lew, head of sustainability, Australia, Willis Towers Watson The Adaptive ...

Local Government Super becomes signatory to Green Bond Pledge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... manage approximately $440 million across global credit and government bonds, integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations in its investment practices. LGS noted that PIMCO "fully integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations ...

Australia, New Zealand real estate tops GRESB benchmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
Australia and New Zealand's real estate sector has outperformed other regions in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance for the eighth year in a row, according to the 2018 GRESB benchmark. (Source: GRESB) This year, the region achieved ...

Australian National University selects Aberdeen Standard Investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... domestic fixed income team" and "proven expertise in delivering financial returns within an environmental, social and governance framework," Aberdeen Standard Investments said. "It is particularly pleasing to be appointed for such a high profile mandate," ...