The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy. This FAQ page aims to answer common questions about our certification and how consumers can be better informed when starting their...
People with superannuation accounts or investment portfolios have immense power. With substantial amounts of money invested – such as the $4 trillion in Australia’s superannuation funds (the 5th largest pool of pension assets in the world), consumers are in the driver's seat when it comes...
It is with great pleasure that the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) announces ISS ESG as a Principal Partner of our Nature Working Group. ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of ISS STOXX, is a global leader in providing environmental, social and governance solutions for...
On 5 June 2024, the Federal Court in Australia largely found for ASIC in its case against the trustee of the superannuation fund Active Super (Australian Securities and Investments Commission v LGSS Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 587). The judgment contains important developments in the application of...
Imagine: You’re a portfolio manager for a 30-stock portfolio within the Weak Governance Exchange (WGX). One of your investments is in bottled water company, Water Power. The business model is simple: selling bottled water. What is different about this business is that half of their...
The last decade has seen an increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policymaking and implementation, and a rise in new investment funds to match. The past few years, however, have also exposed ESG fractures in the industry. One of the areas of growing...
By Måns Carlsson OAM, who recently participated on the panel, "Modern slavery risk and reporting: Where to from here?" at the RIAA Conference Australia 2024. There is little evidence that Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) has contributed to reducing the prevalence of modern slavery, which...
Investors should care about this topic, not just because of the reporting requirements, but because of the potential investment impacts, including brand risk, the implied social licenses under which exist, earnings sustainability risks and many other operational factors...
We’re reaching a tipping point, with people pushing the planet beyond many of its boundaries. The result will be escalating geopolitical conflicts over resources, a cycle of human rights issues, and continued planetary warming, resulting in what many scientists and policymakers are calling a Polycrisis. It’s...
The year 2023 has proven to be a tumultuous period for corporate Australia, marked by a series of corporate scandals and significant shareholder dissent at AGMs. Notably, a record number of ASX300 companies recorded strikes against their remuneration reports, marking the highest tally since the...
Have you ever wondered if your organisation’s commitment to diversity goes beyond gender? Let’s explore the compelling case for embracing inclusion across diverse groups, including individuals with disabilities, and how it can revolutionise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Let the numbers speak People with disabilities make up around...
"We believe it is important to actively contribute to thought leadership and have a strong voice in the space, as positive change is underpinned by collaboration and shared knowledge." See certified funds About Alphinity Alphinity is an active equities investment manager based in Sydney. Alphinity was established in...