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Understanding the surge in extreme weather events and the climate connection
4 January 2024This article examines the rise in extreme weather events and their connection with climate change, their devastating consequences, and provides practical investor resources designed to support climate action and guide us towards a more sustainable future.
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The need for sustainable investment solutions in the Murray Darling Basin
4 January 2024The Murray Darling Basin (MDB) is home to over two million people and is larger than France and Germany combined. The Basin’s water market turned over AU$7 billion in 2019–2020 making the MDB a pillar of the Australian economy and essential to its surrounding communities.
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Intern profile: Wilfred Wu
15 December 2023Altiorem partners with universities to host passionate student interns interested in expanding their skills in sustainable finance. In this post, we are profiling one our interns, Wilfred Wu.
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Intern Profile: Harshine Ramalu
29 November 2023Altiorem partners with universities to host passionate student interns interested in expanding their skills in sustainable finance. In this post, we are profiling one our interns, Harshine Ramalu, who is studying a Master of Finance at Macquarie University.
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Gender lens investing
Expert Guide for: Financial advice, investment16 November 2023Gender lens investing (GLI) involves a range of investment approaches that seek to improve gender outcomes. GLI strategies promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, while also generating financial returns. This guide defines GLIs, explores the practical implementation of gender lens strategies with case studies and best practice, and highlights top ways to learn more.
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Thinking deeper about sustainable finance in emerging economies
9 November 2023Investment professionals in the Global North often express their well-intentioned views on the financing needs in emerging economies, however, they can overlook the importance of listening to what is really needed by people and business in these economies. Our discussion seeks to understand how we can better include the voices of emerging economies in investment decisions.
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Intern profile: Lauren Clark
8 November 2023Altiorem welcomes you to the next post within a regular series where we profile the inspiring and generous people who are making Altiorem possible. We are excited to introduce our intern profile on the amazing Lauren Clark.
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Why voting ‘Yes’ is good for investors
26 September 2023The article advocates for a Yes vote in Australia’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, arguing that it is a responsible investment issue. It addresses historical inequalities faced by First Nations peoples, the need for meaningful reconciliation, and the benefits of ensuring Indigenous representation in decision-making processes.
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A new framework for understanding the sustainability of business models – Part 2
17 July 2023Business as usual is unsustainable. Whether you are providing advice or evaluating companies to invest in, clients are increasingly interested in how their money is invested. In this context, it is time to consider the role of business and the assumptions about what business traits make a company an attractive investment. This two-part series is based on our research How can businesses thrive in a sustainable economy? In part two we discuss five areas where business models can evolve to thrive in a sustainable economy.
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Big Tech and AI: Opportunities, risks, and the need for responsible development
26 June 2023The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought both opportunities and risks for Big Tech companies. This article explores the current landscape of Big Tech and AI, highlighting their dominance in the field, the ongoing debate over responsible development, the opportunities presented by increased automation, and the risks associated with trust, liability, and legal uncertainties.