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Responsible investment AUM drops: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
... demonstrates a leading approach to responsible investment. In a panel discussion at the launch of this year's report, EY climate change and sustainability partner Emma Herd commented on the overall findings. "I think there's a common theme coming through ...

Some explanations have missed the mark: Lowe

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
... in which inflation tracked in a very narrow range. "The increased prevalence of supply shocks, deglobalisation, climate change, the energy transition and shifts in demographics mean either steeper supply curves or more variable supply curves," he said. ...

Rest awards mandate to specialist fund manager

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... net zero carbon footprint for the fund by 2050 and is a welcome continuation of our plan to increase our allocation to climate-related solutions. As a long-term supporter of Australian infrastructure assets, particularly in the renewable energy sector ...

IFM Investors appoints head of sustainable investment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... and Finance Association and its policy committee. She is also an active member of the PMI Advisory Council, ABI Climate Change and Stewardship Working Groups, Occupational Pensions Stewardship Council, and several government-led taskforces. IFM said ...

Commonwealth to disclose climate risks in sovereign bonds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... require the government to publish a statement on the Department of the Treasury's website that acknowledges climate change is a systemic risk that may affect the value of its government bonds. Commenting on the proposed settlement, O'Donnell ...

Climate change to create 'portfolio manager 2.0':Robeco

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
As the environmental landscape changes and the convergence of climate change and natural loss spark reactions from policymakers, portfolio managers and investors must transform their skill sets. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Super funds taking on the climate crisis

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... the industry fund has approached climate transition and physical risk management by developing a comprehensive climate change roadmap. The roadmap, which recently concluded its initial three-year plan, outlines six key measures and over 40 initiatives ...

How to warm up for a 50-degree day

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... conversation. This is about building the depth and breadth of the conversation. "What we want to get out of this is that climate change is here now, not tomorrow, and therefore you need to think about how you decarbonize and adapt the portfolio at the ...

RBA considers impact of climate on monetary policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia is assessing how the economic effects of climate change may affect monetary policy, including the merits of flexible inflation targeting. Speaking at the Sir Leslie Melville Lecture in Canberra, future governor Michele ...

AustralianSuper hires head of international, private equity

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... manage short-term macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility and the longer-term sustainability challenges created by climate change. "I look forward to playing my part in the fund's growth and the unique opportunities that process will create," he said. ...