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Industry super fund expands impact investment strategy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... Christian Super recently committed an additional $50 million to funding innovative solutions in financial inclusion, renewable energy, and health care, among others. According to Responsible Investment Association Australasia and Impact Investing Australia ...

BlackRock takes majority stake in Australian solar farm

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
... consider this transaction to be another significant step forward in mainstreaming solar power in the Australian renewable energy sector." BlackRock Australia head Dominik Rohe said: "We are pleased to add renewable power capabilities to the local investment ...

Transport bolsters listed infrastructure demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2017
... earnings grew, the CFSGAM whitepaper noted, adding the high degree of structural rather than cyclical growth of renewable energy, airport passengers and mobile towers helped strengthen the sector. Meyer highlighted US telecommunication infrastructure ...

Investors to benefit from $4tn US infrastructure bill

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
... overhaul has driven up investment appetite for the asset class. "In the alternative universe, infrastructure and renewable energy assets probably have the best prospect of producing a smooth return over a 12-month period," BNY Mellon global real return ...

Advisers boost ethical investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... track record and financial appropriateness according to clients' values. It helps them invest sustainably in renewable energy, energy efficiency, alternative transport, healthcare, education providers and sustainable property. "Our adviser members are ...

Super funds and CEFC join investment forces

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
... together investors, borrowers and clean energy product providers who have a shared interest in low emissions and renewable energy projects. Also this launched this week was a CEFC report pointing to the property sector as being more energy efficient ...

LGS reinstates responsible investing restrictions

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
... activities. LGS chief investment officer, Craig Turnbull, said the change is a result of the rapid expansion of the renewable energy sector, which provides a range of investment opportunities in contrast to the little-to-no growth in the nuclear energy ...

Infratil sells $237m aged care stake to investment bank

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... has largely established the principal areas of growth for the medium-term. With positions in retirement living, renewable energy, data centres and social infrastructure throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA, the strength of the internal development ...

CBA prices inaugural climate bond

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... low-carbon projects in Australia. Proceeds from the issuance will fund 12 eligible Australian projects, including renewable energy generation through solar, wind and hydro power, energy efficient buildings and low-carbon transport projects. CBA managing ...

Largest Aussie single solar project deal sealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... farm in Victoria. Comprising more than 675,000 solar panels, the three farms are expected to add 165MW (AC) of renewable energy capacity to Australian's electricity grid by Q1 2018 - enough to power an estimated 87,000 homes. CBA managing director and ...