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Podcast: Road to regenerative capitalism

THE GREENER WAY  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... interviews Paul Clements-Hunt, founder and chief executive of The Blended Capital Group, about the future of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. They explore the origin of ESG, emphasising its role in changing the culture of asset owners ...

'Surreal', 'difficult' times for sustainable investors: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A leading voice for sustainable investing in the US admits the anti-ESG movement has been "difficult" and "surreal" as investors fear being overly scrutinised, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference heard. There are, however ...

Housing supply still in doldrums, affordability to improve: NHSAC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... advertised rents slowed over 2024 and construction costs have stabilised. This is promising news. Additionally, the supply of social and affordable housing is accelerating, reflecting an increase in government investment and initiatives that encourage ...

Record green bond issuance on the cards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... market dynamics, and increased investor demand. In 2024, there was US$447 billion in issuance globally, which saw the green, social and sustainability bond market surpass that of 2023 by 17%. "The unprecedented growth in green bond issuance is a testament ...

Carbon securities the next game-changer

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... investors would be seen as assets. "The evolution of tradable securities, whether in carbon, in nature-based solutions and in social equity will be the piece that changes our sustainability markets from being worth hundreds of billions to trillions-and ...

Green moves: Chief Executive Women, Hearts & Minds, Rabobank

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... executive director of IFM Investors, the industry fund-owned asset manager. With a background in finance, policy development, social impact, and business strategy, Newton has worked across government, community, and private sectors. At IFM, Newton managed ...

Green Moves: ACSI, PRI, HOPE Housing

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... its anniversary. Meanwhile, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has bolstered its environmental, social and governance team by appointing Isakhan Vythilingam as an ESG analyst in its Melbourne office. Vythilingam brings unusual ...

Proposals against ESG, DEI to increase: Proxy advisor

MATT TOLEDO  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... In line with the US government on the heels of Republicans' November 2024 election win, proposals against environmental, social and governance factors are increasing, as is pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Still, many of ...

ART extends exclusions in Socially Conscious option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) will extend its list of exclusions for the Socially Conscious Balanced option to also apply to direct investments in listed corporate-issued debt in fixed income investments. The change, which comes into effect July ...

Bill Gates to give away wealth in next 20 years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... conditions are experienced, and is funding public digital infrastructure to ensue people always have access to financial and social services that foster an inclusive and equitable economy. "As Microsoft turns 50 years old, it feels right that I celebrate ...
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