Investment to Paris-aligned benchmark challenging, but achievable
Meeting the Paris-aligned guidelines can be problematic for Australia's big investors, but it's possible to deliver compliant investment strategies with modest tracking error budgets using a layered approach according to one investment group.
A clear bridge to energy transition exists, with listed infrastructure key
The energy transition is full of unknown unknowns, but there are still ways to get some certainty over returns as the world changes how it generates and distributes energy.
ASIC lays down the law on 'greenwashing'
With economies around the world all seeking to decarbonise, business has a critical role to play in the race to meeting Net Zero commitments.
Policy important, but consumer preference key to sustainable returns
"We have seen a monumental shift in the way consumers act in recent years" explained Emilie O'Neill of Perennial Better Future
Pressure builds on greenwashing with SEC to tighten screws
It appears that regulators around the world are getting more serious on ESG, with the US Securities Exchange Commission, similar to Australia's ASIC, announcing a number of proposals targeted at the growing trend of 'greenwashing'.
Outlook for Australia 'favourable' compared to ROW: Chronis
The VIX Volatility Index or Fear Index hit a 52-week high of 38.94 last week after $65bn was wiped off the Australian share market.
Social housing - A potential for good returns while helping those in need
A nascent asset class is emerging on the back of the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS is a welfare support scheme of the Australian Government that funds costs associated with disability.
