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BNP Paribas issues $140m in equity-linked green bonds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... sustainable financial future," McDonald said. The allocation fits in with QBE's efforts to support to a lower carbon economy, said James Pearson, Head of Impact and Responsible Investments for QBE Insurance. "As an international insurer, we well appreciate ...

ESG ETP assets under management triple in last three years: Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
... Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) has evolved its screening process through its five year history, said James Harwood, senior portfolio manager, Russell Investments. "RARI was the first ESG ETF on the market, and when we launched ...

EdTech sector shows investment, impact opportunities: Credit Suisse

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... raised the opportunity to invest in a sector with potential for growth and positive impact, according to Credit Suisse. James Gifford, head of impact advisory at Credit Suisse In a recent paper, Education Technology. Coronavirus and beyond, Credit Suisse ...

CEFC, ARENA commit up to $58m for Hornsdale Power Reserve

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are committing up to $58 million for a 50% expansion of the Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia, the world's largest grid-scale battery. The Hornsdale ...

ASIC critiques management of non-financial risk in governance review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... solution to these findings, boards need to proactively identify and assess their own characteristics and processes," said James Shipton, ASIC chair. "Though the review examined companies in the financial services industry, many of the lessons learned ...

Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative sets working groups

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2019  |  NEWS
... this group. The coordinating working group is co-chaired by Michael Chen, head of sustainable finance, Westpac, and Ramana James, executive general manager safer communities IAG. Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative Technical Working Group members ...

flexigroup issues $90.9 million Climate Bond certified green bond tranche

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... investing in 2013, the CEFC said. "We're delighted to once again have the CEFC support our green notes issuance," said Rebecca James, flexigroup CEO. "Appetite for these tranches has grown with each deal we've done, and we will continue to explore the ...

Institutional Shareholder Services purchases CAER

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... be quite a good fit from a values perspective and we were very happy to take the conversation forward." CAER CAER's Chair James Thier agreed. "CAER has provided tailored research and ESG services throughout the growth of ethical/responsible investment ...

Coles recognised by Marine Stewardship Council for sustainable seafood

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... when shopping, which is why they recognised Coles for its work. Coles has ecolabeled all of their Own Brand Seafood, said James Whittaker, Coles head of responsible sourcing and quality. Coles first began its push to increase sustainability in its products ...

Teachers Mutual Bank receives RIAA certification for products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2019  |  NEWS
... wholesale funding vehicles have been certified under by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Steve James, CEO, Teachers Mutual Bank RIAA Certification means that the products meet critieria for responsible lending and bank activities ...