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Impact investing – which aims to make money while solving the world’s biggest problems – went mainstream in 2021. What role will it play in portfolios this year? TIM CROCKFORD…
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Finding it tough to hire? Maybe think about diversity and inclusion
The tight labour market demonstrates how ESG-related policies such as diversity and inclusion impact “real-world” business functions. Regnan’s ALISON EWINGS explains Tight labour markets make it hard to hire Refocusing…
The surprising forces driving the renewables boom
Economics rather than environmentalism can explain much of the global renewables boom, says Regnan’s head of research, Alison George. Pollution, consumer preferences driving shift to renewables Economics are clear: renewables…
FAST PODCAST: Green and social bonds propelled by secondary market tailwind
The number of “impact bonds” more than doubled in 2021, but demand is still outstripping supply, says Pendal portfolio manager George Bishay in this fast podcast. Impact bonds provide a…
Not all ‘net zero’ is equal: how equity investors can avoid greenwashing
There are plenty of so-called ‘climate-aware’ companies to invest in — some 60 per cent of the ASX300 (by market cap) now have net zero commitments. But how do you…
Tough climate-change sectors that may be good opportunities
Renewable energy and battery-powered cars grab attention in the climate change debate. But tougher, “hard-to-abate” sectors may be more important for sustainable investors. Pendal’s RAJINDER SINGH explains Challenging or “hard-to-abate”…
Tim Hext: States govern, feds pay and climate policy will be no different
The federal government estimates $20 billion of funding is needed to hit net zero emissions by 2050. But it could be triple. TIM HEXT explains what that means for investors…
Sustainable bonds dominate impact investing in Australia
Fixed interest funds dedicated to impact investing can delivering strong performance while also making the community a better place, says Pendal senior credit analyst TERRY YUAN Returns in impact credit…
How modern slavery affects investors
Trade restrictions on Chinese cotton due to human rights concerns demonstrate how modern slavery issues directly affect investors. Regnan’s ALISON EWINGS explains THE price of cotton is near a decade…
The next big sustainable investment challenge: biodiversity
Most investors are now aware of climate change risks. But biodiversity preservation may be an even bigger and more immediate issue. EDWINA MATTHEW explains Countries representing 90 per cent of…