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Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... often are part of Indigenous communities. Guidelines in Australia are starting to reflect this, in particular the work of the RIAA First Nations and the RIAA Nature Working Group with their respective toolkits are some strong examples of this." The report ...

Future Group ramps up screening

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... Street Global Advisors acting as implementation manager. According to the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA), a majority (88%) of consumers want their superannuation managed ethically.

Greenwash top of mind for Kiwi funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... Mint Funds, Milford, NZ Super, and Harbour AM leading the way, according to Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Rachel Tinkler, head of responsible investment for Mint Asset Management, said its recognition underscores the progress ...

New tool sniffs out greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... responsible investing and climate accountability," said Sheikh. According to Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA), 79% of Australians want their financial providers to set net zero commitments. Sheikh says the new tool will help the ...

Responsible funds thrive despite greenwash fears: RIAA

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... inflows and returns outperformed the traditional Australian shares market. Responsible Investment Association Australasia's (RIAA) annual benchmark report found half (52%) of respondents cite greenwashing as a major deterrent - up from 45% in 2022. Despite ...

Is 'nature positive' the next big thing?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... misunderstood. "You have to be really careful," said Estelle Parker, co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "Declaring a project 'nature positive' implies a commitment to halting and reversing nature loss by 2030. ...

IGCC names climate champions

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... targets in the asset management industry. Turner sits on the board of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) and the advisory group to the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative. Meanwhile for best in corporate engagement, Australian ...

Ausbil steps up slavery crackdown

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... modern slavery in assisting the work of the Commissioner." Ausbil is currently chairing the Human Rights Working Group of RIAA, and co-authored the RIAA Investor Toolkit on Human Rights, with Carlsson serving as chair of RIAA's Human Rights Working Group. ...

Green moves at MSCI, Future Fund, Minderoo, U Ethical

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... enhanced solutions and insights to clients." Meanwhile at U Ethical, former Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) CEO Simon O'Connor has joined the ethical advisory panel. With over 20 years of sustainable finance expertise, O'Connor ...

Nature and climate now on equal footing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... financial - are significant for investors, says Estelle Parker, co-CEO of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). "The [natural] ecosystem is all interconnected, and that makes it particularly relevant for universal investors." For ...