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APAC outperforms despite global sustainable finance retreat

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... sustainable finance bond issuance totalled US$744.3 billion during full year 2022, a decrease of 26% compared to 2021, while green bond issuance totalled US$390.3 billion, a 19% decrease compared to 2021. Green bonds, sustainability bonds and social ...

CBRE Investment Management appoints APAC research lead

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2023
... intend to continue to adopt ESG criteria in their decision making. Australia and Singapore lead the rest of Asia Pacific in green building adoption, with green buildings set to become the norm across the region along with the global commitment to achieving ...

ASIC takes action against more greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
ASIC has continued its crackdown on greenwashing, having recently fined two more entities over alleged false or misleading statements. Earlier this month, ASIC announced it fined superannuation trustee Diversa Trustees $13,320. Diversa is the issuer ...

2023 will be better for bonds: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2023
... overall," it explained. "Second, muni bonds continue, on average, to be highly rated compared to corporates." Growth in green bonds also presents a sustainable option, while high dividend companies with strong financial health are less likely to rip ...

Global X launches global carbon ETF

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022
... GCO2's annual management fees towards the Yarra Yarra Biodiversity Corridor 'Plant-a-Tree' program, which is creating a green corridor to reconnect coastal regions with drier inland habitats. Trees will be planted in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region ...

Fixed interest themes you can't ignore: Janus Henderson

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2022
... asset risk and revenue loss," Sivapalan said. "The potential opportunities are broad and include initiatives related to green hydrogen, solar, wind, hydro-electric power generation and battery storage, along with the infrastructure required to enable ...

Global pension report reveals flight to safety

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2022
... something about it; over 80% of respondents plan to invest more in renewable industries, and 50% plan to increase allocations to green bonds. Meanwhile, integrating new technology and tools, security issues and costs are key technology issues for over ...

Mercer identifies investment opportunities for 2023

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
... investors stick to their principles on sustainability but ensure that efforts to 'clean' portfolios are aligned with the need to green the planet." Though often overlooked by investors are mining stocks that are crucial to the transition and offer an ...

Regional commercial real estate to run hot: REIA

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2022
... full automation and logistics solutions, energy efficiency innovations, future proofed buildings, and energy efficient 'green' buildings. Revived office opportunities, undersupply to drive industrial rental growth, future development sites, in-house ...

Vanguard cops fine for greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022
... we're currently investigating a number of listed entities, super funds, and managed funds in relation to their claimed green credentials," Longo said in a speech at the ASIC Annual Forum in November. In October, ASIC took its first action for greenwashing ...