Investment

Solving renewable energy challenges with technology investment: Quinbrook

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
There is outsized demand for 24/7 renewable energy, but current technologies can only provide renewables for 16 to 18 hours, meaning that solving the "missing hours" problem at scale with affordability is a challenge, according to Quinbrook Infrastructure ...

YFYS, tracking error a challenge to ESG adoption: Parametric

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Integrating ESG investing into a superannuation portfolio can increase tracking error, raising concerns that ESG could lead super funds to negative outcome against the Your Future Your Super (YFYS) performance test.

ESG adds performance boost to equity funds: Rainmaker Information

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Applying ESG techniques to equity strategies can enhance performance, but the performance premium differs between domestic Australian versus international equities, according to research from Rainmaker Information.

Data challenges inhibit ESG integration in sovereign credit ratings: World Bank

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Challenges in data and modelling inhibit the integration of material ESG issues into sovereign credit rating assessments, according to a report by the World Bank Group.

Stakeholder capitalism key to long-term returns: Fink

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Citing the challenges of a post-pandemic world that is transitioning to being net zero carbon emissions, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said it has never been "more essential" for CEOs to have a clear purpose and a long-term view.

Deep engagement to follow SSGA CEO letter to directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) will conduct deep engagements with ASX-listed companies on enhanced disclosure of climate transition plans and diversity issues in line with its annual letter to portfolio companies on key ESG issues for 2022.

Munro Partners, GSFM launch climate ETF

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Munro Partners and GSFM have launched a climate change leaders active ETF.

American Century launches small cap fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
American Century Investments has launched a global small cap fund that integrates ESG into its investment strategy.

ASX companies in SSGA's sights over climate disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has informed ASX-listed companies that they expect companies to make climate-related disclosures in line with the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, or face votes against directors.

Retail investors integrating ESG into investment decisions: Investment Trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Retail investors are increasingly taking ESG considerations into account when making decisions to buy or sell investments, according to Investment Trends.