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Call for investment to spur ethical fashion education

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... slavery issues where they are identified. Through this collaboration we can bring about the system change we need so our community can be slavery free. "Modern slavery is a system failure that requires system change to be meaningfully addressed. Everyone ...

NGFS introduces "too-little-too-late" climate scenario

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... updated NGFS scenarios and accompanying documents will enable central banks, supervisors, and the broader financial community to better analyse climate-related financial risks. The NGFS will continue to enhance its climate scenarios to account for data ...

ANZ in court over climate and nature risk failure

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... managing climate change and biodiversity risk," Rossiter commented. "I think it's important for shareholders and the community at large to understand if a major bank is taking these risks seriously. That's why I've filed an application in ...

PRI, CFA Institute and GSIA agree to common RI definitions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... PRI reporting framework and the various benchmark trends and reports through the [Sustainable Investment Forum] SIF community as much as possible are aligned," said Simon O'Connor, former chair of GSIA and CEO of the Responsible Investment Association ...

Climate change a risk to financial stability: RBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... defaults where affected assets are used as collateral. "To better understand the risks to the financial system and broader community that could occur due to changes in the cost and coverage of insurance, APRA, on behalf of the CFR, will soon conduct ...

Nearly a quarter of Australian bank debt has nature-related risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... stakeholders' expectations are high: ecosystems and biodiversity, governance and strategy, and social inclusion and community impact. The group worked with key partners to develop the benchmark, including the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) ...

PRI to shake up reporting framework for signatories

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... said. "We broadly accept that as regulators set in, the accountability on practice is being taking up by the regulatory community and PRI's role should change," Fabian said. "We have an obligation to make sure investors are doing something substantial ...

Role for finance after No vote

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... Sydney Jumbunna Institute. Cultural ownership over the land necessitates investment decisions being "defined by the community," Ainsworth added, and in recognition of land holdings - whether it be legal or traditional - revenue should be shared with ...

Investors prepare for urgent action on nature

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... nature is beginning to influence investment decisions. With some nature targets just six years away, the investment community must adapt to evolving regulations and engage actively with the companies they invest in. Asset owners need now consider biodiversity ...

Investors lack clarity, rural solutions lack funding

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023  |  NEWS
... more funding to develop and grow industries, as well as the necessary social infrastructure and services to support the community around those industries. Through FRRR's new Community Led Climate Solutions program (CLCS), grants are on offer until the ...