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FTSE Russell launches "green revenue" model

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2016
... revenues from goods, products and services that help the world to adapt to, mitigate or remediate the impact of climate change, resource depletion or environmental erosion." Commenting on the launch, FTSE Russell chief executive Mark Makepeace said ...

Top companies still in the dark on ESG

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016
... forces that present material risks and opportunities to companies and their shareholders - such as digitisation, climate change and population growth."

Westpac prices climate bond at $500m

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... with the Climate Bonds Standards on a semi-annual basis until the bond's maturity. EY Oceania managing partner of climate change and sustainability services, Dr Matthew Bell, noted the importance of Westpac committing to meeting the Climate Bonds Standard. ...

New energy benchmark guide for instos

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2016
... energy productivity is a low cost, tried and tested strategy that companies and their investors can adopt to reduce climate change risk while increasing profits.

Factor investing sees new customised approach

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2016
... sees factor and smart beta investing converging with ESG and socially responsible investing. "ESG, low-carbon, climate change - can we think about these as a factor, can we combine it into a portfolio as we do multi-factor smart beta strategies? So can ...

Investors must look past market noise: AXA IM

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 9 MAY 2016
... responsible investment said that 2015 saw the 'coming of age' for responsible investment, with greater discussion around climate change pushing responsible investment into the mainstream of asset management: "We have seen a positive client response to ...

Agriculture ripe for institutional picking

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
In June next year the gross value of Australia's annual farm production is expected to pass $60 billion for the first time, a reflection of improved prospects in livestock and cropping industries. But a lack of consultant coverage means the opportunity ...

Three Aus funds awarded AAA climate rating

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
Three Australian superannuation funds have received AAA ratings for their climate change risk management from the Asset Owners Disclosure Project's (AODP) 2016 benchmark index, The Global Climate 500 Index. Local Government Super and Australian Super ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
German business sentiment The Ifo business climate index for Germany dipped to a reading of 106.6 in April from 106.7 in the previous month, disappointing market expectations for an increase to 107.1. The current conditions component of the index also ...

NAB launches asset backed green bond

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
... provides, not only for NAB, but for customers such as FlexiGroup. "NAB recognises that environmental challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity and natural capital loss and degradation are challenges that affect our economy and society. This ...