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Westpac, CEFC join Australian Industry ETI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... another exciting step closer towards realising a stronger, low emissions future." Convened by ClimateWorks Australia and Climate-KIC Australia with support from the Energy Transitions Commission, the Australian Industry ETI's knowledge partners include ...

Cyber security, COVID and climate change cap CEO concerns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Cybersecurity risk, COVID-19 and climate change are the top three threats to growth, according to Australia's CEOs. PwC has issued the 25 th CEO survey, which included the views of 50 Australian CEOs as part of the cohort. Overall, Australia's CEOs ...

Climate change a macro trend, driving secular themes: J. P. Morgan Asset Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Climate change is a mega-trend that is driving long-term secular themes, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Josh Berelowitz, portfolio manager, macro strategies team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management said that climate change, widespread technology ...

ANZ takes $50 million stake in Pollination Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
ANZ is investing $50 million for a minority equity stake in specialist climate change and nature-based solutions investment and advisory firm Pollination Group. ANZ and Pollination announced that they will form a new strategic partnership to deliver ...

Using ESG signals part of shorting strategy: Plato Investment Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... fees, while maintaining a net zero carbon exposure using the calculation methodology recommended by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The strategy will short high carbon emitting listed companies and take long positions ...

CEFC, super funds allocate to IFM Investors private equity fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... emissions right across our portfolio," Sawtell-Rickson said. "Through our private equity investments, we're backing innovative climate solutions and helping companies grow while having a light footprint. By doing this, we're helping enhance the long-term ...

CFOs see ESG action as central: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... organisation, because their key stakeholders - investors and employees - are saying it's important," said Deloitte partner, climate and sustainability Paul Dobson. "Finance has a massive role to play in driving this and affecting change. Historically ...

Weighing climate risk in corporate bonds: Insight Investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Evaluating climate risk in corporate bond portfolios is a key area of focus for 2022 for fixed income manager Insight Investment, but simply excluding worst-in-class is a simplistic approach. By engaging with issuers and encouraging them to change ...

TCorp issues $1.5 billion sustainability bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... sustainability bonds, but interest in social as a standalone asset class is still developing based on the feedback we have. Climate seems to be the primary focus in ESG for investors." The assets underlying this bond issuance are approximately two-thirds ...

Oliver Wyman appoints ex-Westpac exec as special adviser

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... and experience in this next stage of my career to make a difference, particularly when it comes to sustainability and climate action," Cobley said. "This is why I took this opportunity to work with Oliver Wyman as they play a global role in the climate ...