Simon O'Connor

RIAA's latest study is a deep dive into #stewardship. It's RIAA's response to calls by investment managers and asset owners to better understand what effective engagement with investee companies looks like, and what it means to be a good steward. responsibleinvestment.org/stewardship-st…

RIAA is pleased to present the results of our Responsible Investment Benchmark Report Australia 2022 launched today, researched in collaboration with @EY_Australia. Read the report: ow.ly/SA1750G5fpa #responsibleinvestment #ESG #impactinvesting #sustainablefinance

As part of a series of Global Market Update webinars hosted by @GlobalSIF, @JapanSIF will be presenting its market update this Friday 17 June 2022 at 5pm Japan time (6pm AEST / 8pm NZST). Register below. gsi-alliance.org/event/

For ESG, with great power comes great responsibility. “But now that ESG has become deeply embedded into the financial world, more is not only expected of it but demanded of it.” afr.com/business/banki…

Important clarity from ASIC today on greenwashing - this guidance will help investment managers to raise the overall quality of sustainable finance products in Australia and to better meet consumer expectations

Very pleased that @RIAANews will become the @TNFD_ national consultation group for Australia and New Zealand

Today #TNFD expands engagement activities to drive feedback on its framework for nature-risks, with six TNFD Consultation Groups, four piloting partnerships & a partnership for engagement of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities w/ @IUCN. tnfd.global/news/consultat…

Australian rules needed to help finance energy transition afr.com/companies/fina…

Many of us would prefer to stash our cash in ways that grow our bank balance and avoid trashing the planet at the same time. RIAA CEO @EconOConnor gives some tips, for the @australian's new offshoot, The Oz. @becksandthecity ow.ly/oPZT50J8sW1

Really pleased to announce today that @RIAANews is ramping up its operations and presence in Aotearoa New Zealand as the demand for ethical and sustainable finance products and providers reaches new heights business.scoop.co.nz/2022/05/12/sus…

"There’s a groundswell of investor interest [in #nature] that will hit the boardrooms (...) This will move fairly rapidly on the back of the #climate-related work.” -@RIAANews's @EconOConnor. '#Naturepositive is the new #netzero' via @FinancialReview afr.com/work-and-caree…

A new consumer study released today by RIAA and @MindfulMoneyNZ shows the overwhelming majority of New Zealanders expect their KiwiSaver and investment funds to be invested ethically, and are willing to move their money if values don't align. View report: ow.ly/gQCP50IT4VZ

"With the barrage of new #ethicalinvestment products in the market consumers are questioning sustainability claims made by investment managers." RIAA's @EconOConnor on the release of our NZ consumer study today showing Kiwis expect funds to be responsible. ow.ly/xStf50ITZzb

STARTS TOMORROW! We can't wait to welcome many of you in-person and online tomorrow for #RIAustralia22. This year is our biggest yet, with >100 speakers across 30 sessions, and >600 delegates joining us for 2 full days. Limited tickets available: ow.ly/eYuq50IAmLz

Investors deliver Frydenberg a proxy lesson - "The overturning of proxy changes is an embarrassing loss for Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who must accept that investors are an important part of the capitalist economy to hold companies to account" afr.com/politics/inves…

A proxy on the house: Frydenberg’s attack on advisers raises alarm smh.com.au/business/banki…

"Next time you hear a call to protect New Zealand’s unique natural environment, don’t be surprised if it’s an investment manager – not a green group – holding the megaphone". RIAA CEO @EconOConnor on how the finance sector is responding to #nature risk. ow.ly/cY3P50HvGuW

“The question will be, ‘what have you done differently as a responsible investor? How are you responding to the big environmental, social & governance issues in front of us as we enter 2022?’” @EconOConnor calls on investors to walk the talk on #ESG. ow.ly/lf5S50HxpQj

In Australia’s $2.4 Trillion Pension Pot, It Pays to Be Good - "more Australians are moving their money to reap not only the benefits for society and the environment, but their retirement savings as well." bloombergquint.com/markets/in-aus… via @BloombergQuint

'Significant momentum': How some super funds become more profitable by investing sustainably abc.net.au/news/2021-12-0…