The Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) has hired Talieh Williams to the role of head of investment stewardship. A spokesperson for VMFC confirmed that Williams…
Australian execs see impacts of, responsibility for climate change: Deloitte
More than 80% of Australia’s business leaders believe that climate change will have a negative impact on their business operations, nearly double the global average,…
Global green bond market continues to grow, expand: J.P. Morgan
The global green bond market continues to both grow and spread into new instruments and new categories, according to J.P. Morgan. Global issuance of labelled…
Eurozone outperforms North America in ESG investing: Amundi
Fund manager Amundi has identified a performance divergence between Eurozone and North American equity portfolios that integrate ESG criteria. Amundi recently analysed data from January…
CEFC to provide finance for Bank Australia green home loan program
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is providing finance of up to $60 million to Bank Australia for a green home loan program. The new…
HESTA names Andrew Major chief risk and compliance officer
HESTA has promoted Andrew Major to the newly created role of chief risk and compliance officer, joining the Fund’s executive team. Major comes to the…
Local Government Super appoints Claudia Bels as board director
Local Government Super (LGS) has appointed Claudia Bels to the LGS board. Bels is the third independent non-executive director to join as part of recent…
David Atkin, responsible investment leader, to step down as Cbus CEO
Cbus Super CEO David Atkin will leave the fund in mid-2020 after more than 12 years leading the fund. Under Atkin’s leadership, the fund grew…
Calculating the shorter, longer-term cost of bushfire
Economists have begun to count the costs of bushfires throughout southern Australia, identifying that the agriculture, tourism, retail and construction sectors will see negative impacts,…
ESG data can augment low-volatility quant strategies: Northern Trust
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) data can augment low volatility quantitative strategies and enhance alpha seeking strategies, according to Northern Trust Asset Management. Northern…