CLIMATE CHANGE

Policy & Regulation

The prudential regulator has released its practice guide on climate change financial risks which will assist banks, insurers and superannuation trustees to manage the fin...

Funds management

Market Forces say ANZ’s updated climate policy falls short in addressing climate change and likened it to “shuffling of the chairs on the Titanic”. ...

Funds management

Companies and funds should “make a difference, not a statement” when it comes to acting on climate change, according to Ninety One, and reward those companies which are a...

Funds management

Australia’s net zero by 2050 commitment is merely “a ticket to the party” and its reliance on future technology is concerning as much of it is not yet commercially viable...

Funds management

In the lead-up to the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), three asset management firms operating in Australia have provided updates to the status of their net zero...

Funds management

With emissions from 90% of ASX 200 companies already targeting net zero by 2050, the Government’s net zero plan shows it is just “coming to the party”, says Fidelity’s Ka...

Funds management

With climate events increasing in frequency while having macro impacts on the Australian economy, the risk of divestment is increasing in significance, according to the R...

Funds management

Australian Ethical will launch its campaign at the upcoming COP26 climate summit, highlighting the non-attendance by Prime Minister Scott Morrison does not reflect the vi...

Funds management

Regulation will be key to how quickly climate change issues can be solved in emerging markets, according to Franklin Templeton....

Superannuation

The association is seeking feedback on the direction of its climate change strategy with the aim of mitigating climate change risk in portfolios, following the release of...

Features

Going beyond responsible investment screens, Chris Dastoor writes, investors want to see that their manager is creating a social dividend as well as financial returns....

Funds management

The composition of asset classes may be impacted more by climate change than expected returns over the next five years, as Robeco anticipates more issuance of shares and ...

Funds management

The IPCC’s climate change report has prompted Janus Henderson to launch an active exchange traded fund focused on sustainable investing....

Superannuation

Accused of being the power brokers behind the ousting of former Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer, a Parliamentary enquiry has questioned two of the big four banks wh...

Funds management

Federated Hermes has launched a climate change strategy for Australian investors in the fixed income space, offering the opportunity for investors to have a real-world im...

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