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Uptick in web application attacks on financial institutions: Imperva

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... improve defenses as well as improve governance around cyber security risks, Wilson said. "The best place to make that mitigation is as close to the source as possible, furthest from the infrastructure," he said. "We are talking about a layered defense ...

Banks' role in global decarbonisation under spotlight

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... banks are the partners to that journey." Banks there are not only exposed to climate change's physical, adaptation and mitigation impacts via their direct activities, but also exposed to broader financial stability risks given the deep interconnectivity ...

Institutional Shareholder Services to acquire Rainmaker Information

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... intelligence and fund services and data and analytics, as well as public companies focused on ESG and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. "We remain committed to helping our clients as they increasingly consider global ...

New Forests acquires US timber asset

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... conservation, in order to generate higher returns than a timber-only management approach and to create climate change mitigation outcomes and positive community impact, the firm said. The global forestry investment management firm seeks to deploy at ...

SGX CEO calls for increased international collaboration on sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUN 2021  |  NEWS
... is how developing countries can ensure economic growth without damaging the environment," Loh said. "While climate mitigation and decarbonisation are critical, it must not come at the expense of other sustainable development goals such as biodiversity ...

HSBC, partners to identify blue carbon projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... grant to identify nature-based restoration activities which will improve livelihoods, biodiversity and climate change mitigation outcomes on the mid-north NSW coast. The project will also establish a framework for capital market assets that can be used ...

Singapore Stock Exchange to launch carbon exchange

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... executive officer Loh Boon Chye. "Climate action is a key priority for us and we support internationally accepted carbon mitigation hierarchies. From avoiding and reducing emissions within companies' operations and value chains, to using renewable energy ...

FY22 budget proposes "technology not taxes" for climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021  |  NEWS
... around, adding "the limited and narrow-based environmental measures in the budget are notable for their failure to blend mitigation and adaption strategies."

APRA emphasises "compounding effect" of climate change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021  |  NEWS
... scenario analysis to inform understanding of long-term risks and opportunities, evidencing plans to manage risks through mitigation plans, including through engaging customers and counterparties, and reporting relevant information to board and senior ...

What's in a name: evaluating the goals behind net zero targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021  |  NEWS
... 2050 and the interim target of 45% absolute reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. The mandate will focus on climate mitigation and adaptation and will be managed using the Impax Climate Strategy, a global equities strategy investing in companies providing ...