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RBA pulls QE trigger

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2020
... systems. "As the virus has spread, countries have restricted the movement of people across borders and have implemented social distancing measures, including restricting movements within countries and within cities," Lowe said. "The result has been major ...

US turns to QE, RBA to follow

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... further tightened over the weekend; leading many Australians to panic buy, which is ravaging grocery stores. The concept of "social distancing" is seeing many Australian's flock to stores to strip the shelves in preparation for self-isolation. Central ...

Cbus, UniSuper back new housing bond

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
... raised by the bond will be loaned to seven community housing providers, who will build 2000 properties and support 360 new social and affordable dwellings. NHFIC chief executive Nathan Dal Bon said: "NHFIC is very pleased with the strong level of demand ...

TCorp launches new bond

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
... launching a new bond. The 1.25% sustainability bond issue proceeds are earmarked to finance a combination of green and social assets. The pool of projects has already been approved by the NSW Government. It is the second bond to be issued under the NSW ...

Impact investing under threat

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2019
... sustainable or low carbon funds invested in companies whose business isn't aimed at addressing a clear environmental or social problem, as outlined in the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing Sustainable Development Goals, he says. ...

Impact investing reports sharp growth

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... billion increase since the 2014-15 financial year. Produced in partnership with Swinburne University's Centre for Social Impact, RIAA's benchmarking report reveals funds raised through green bonds have significantly contributed to the growth ...

Natixis unveils ESG global equities fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
... responsible investment manager with investments in equities, infrastructure, green bonds, natural capital strategies and social impact investing. Paris-based Mirova's investment team tests companies' ESG credentials but doesn't overlook business models ...

Impact investment in real-time

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... Summit. Participants at the summit noted information was largely inaccessible throughout the year, according to Social Impact Hub director Jessica Roth. "The Australian impact investing market is forecast to exceed $32 billion by 2022, but the only way ...

Impact investment in real-time

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... Summit. Participants at the summit noted information was largely inaccessible throughout the year, according to Social Impact Hub director Jessica Roth. "The Australian impact investing market is forecast to exceed $32 billion by 2022, but the only way ...

Acorns adds ESG investment option

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... an engaging option that empowers users to invest according to their values. "Millennials are more attuned to the social impact of their actions than other demographics and are driving the interest in sustainable investment. However, they also don't want ...