Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)

Join us on 28 & 29 May at the RIAA Conference Australia 2025, as we explore the future of ESG in an interconnected global landscape. This conference offers a unique opportunity to access new ideas, build meaningful connections and learn the latest trends from industry leaders. Here's what last year’s attendees had to say:   💬 “The one true 'must attend' event for all responsible, ethical and impact investors.”  💬 “Exceptional speakers, insightful panel discussions.”  💬 “By far the best conference I’ve attended.”    Don’t miss the largest responsible investment gathering in the Southern Hemisphere! Get your early bird ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K    #RIAAconf2025 #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance #ESG 

🚨 Early bird ends tonight! 🚨 Today is your final chance to secure an early bird ticket for the RIAA Conference Australia 2025. Held on 28 & 29 May at the ICC Sydney and online, join leading experts and peers to explore greenwashing risks, political impacts on ESG, the global race for resources, as well as in-depth discussions on critical topics, all while expanding your network. Secure your ticket now before prices increase on 1 April: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K #RIAAconf2025 #earlybird #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance 

⏳ Early bird registration for the RIAA Conference Australia 2025 closes in 3 days! The election of Donald Trump for a second term as US President has again seen the anti-ESG movement gaining ground in the US. Following Paul Clements-Hunt, Chief Executive Officer at The Blended Capital Group keynote on ‘The future of ESG,’ he will join a panel of experts including Maria Lettini (virtual presenter), Chief Executive Officer at US SIF, Prof Timothy J. Lynch, Professor of US Politics at The University of Melbourne, alongside moderator Estelle Parker, Co-CEO of RIAA. This session will explore what Trump 2.0 means for US and global investors, how investors are responding to current rhetoric, politics and legal developments, and whether it really matters for responsible investors who occupies the White House. Early bird registration ends this Monday 31 March. Secure your ticket now before prices increase: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K #RIAAconf2025 #ESG #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance 

📢 Early bird registration for the RIAA Conference Australia 2025 closes in 4 days! In a world facing challenges like catastrophic climate change, increasing inequality and human rights abuses, investors are racing to take a holistic approach to portfolio construction and stewardship. Join Rachel Alembakis, Stewardship Manager at U Ethical Investors, Paul Oosting, Chief Impact & Customer Officer at Acacia and Consultant, Pablo Berrutti, Senior Investment Specialist at Stewart Investors, Alison George, Chief Impact & Ethics Officer at Australian Ethical Investment and James Alexander, Senior ESG Manager at SIX (Sustainable Investment Exchange), for an interactive workshop on ‘Driving stewardship outcomes - Observe, Orient, Decide, Act.’ This workshop will explore how investors can identify and address systemic risks, to invest in a way that promotes the stability of the macro system on which markets rely. The session will also explore practical strategies for integrating systemic risk considerations into your investment approach. 👉 Early bird registration ends this Monday 31 March. Secure your ticket now before prices increase: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K #RIAAconf2025 #responsibleinvestment #stewardship #sustainablefinance

We’re thrilled to announce that FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business will be joining us as our Lead Sponsor for the RIAA Conference Australia 2025. FTSE Russell is a leading global provider of index and benchmark solutions, spanning diverse asset classes and investment objectives. Their support will help us deliver a dynamic program featuring leading experts, insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Join us on 28 & 29 May at the ICC Sydney or online for the largest responsible investment gathering in the Southern Hemisphere. Early bird registration closes in 5 days! Secure your ticket now before prices increase: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K #RIAAconf2025 #sponsorship #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance  

"Active investment is challenging at the best of times, but the Trump presidency has added a new level of complexity to this global challenge," says Tom King, Chief Investment Officer at Nanuk Asset Management Pty Ltd. According to Tom, "Investors must embrace uncertainty, recognise short-term challenges, and seek, as always, to identify opportunities where market sentiment has diverged from long-term fundamentals." We would like to thank Tom for sharing these important insights in his blog on 'Trump 2.0: Finding opportunities in a shifting investment landscape.' Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdv86gkE #ESG #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance 

Recent corporate scandals have shone a light on the importance of appropriate board oversight of organisational governance and accountable corporate performance of companies. At the RIAA Conference Australia 2025, hear from experts including leading ASX Board Directors, Christine Holman, Non-Executive Director, Naomi Edwards, Chair and National Director of Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Ming Long AM, Non-Executive Director, alongside moderator Liza McDonald GAICD, Head of Responsible Investment at Aware Super. These experts will delve into how investors can know boards are doing their job. This includes: 🔹 What does a successful board actually look like in an era of change, with issues like AI, cybersecurity and nature posing diverse risks? 🔹 How can investors ensure board directors have the appropriate skills? 🔹 What can investors expect from boards in terms of scrutinising risk in their investee companies? 🔹 And how can investors in turn apply an appropriate level of scrutiny over the boards themselves? 📢 Early bird registration closes in a week's time! Secure your ticket now before prices increase: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K   #RIAAconf2025 #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance

Early bird registration for the RIAA Conference Australia 2025 closes in just over a week ⏳ If you haven’t already secured your spot at the largest responsible investment gathering in the Southern Hemisphere, now is the time to do so! Join us on 28 & 29 May at the ICC Sydney or online, and learn the latest trends from industry leaders, forge meaningful connections and shape the future of responsible investment. Don’t miss out! Early bird registration closes on 31 March, so get your ticket before prices increase: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K #RIAAconf2025 #earlybird #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance 

Today we announce that Ross Piper is stepping down as RIAA Chair after seven years on the Board. We are incredibly grateful for his leadership and dedication in driving responsible investment across Australasia and shaping RIAA into the organisation it is today. "It has been a privilege to serve on the RIAA Board over the past seven years, and to contribute to RIAA’s catalytic work in the growth and maturation of responsible investment," says Ross. Kate Turner, Global Head of Responsible Investment at First Sentier Investors, and a current RIAA Board member, has been appointed as his successor. Kate brings a wealth of global experience and passion for sustainable finance, and we are thrilled to have her lead us at such a pivotal time. "I am delighted to take on the role of Board Chair, building on the strong legacy established by my predecessors," says Kate. I remain committed to working with the Board to ensure that RIAA delivers on our mission and continues to support members through our strong and collaborative membership platform." Please join us in thanking Ross for his incredible service and welcoming Kate as our new Chair! 👏 Read the media release here: https://lnkd.in/gBf5ycd6

One of the key components of collaborating to halt and reverse nature loss is the need for clear and consistent metrics for reporting on nature and progressing towards collective nature positive goals. Indigenous leadership and perspectives are key to addressing environmental challenges, and investors need to understand the available tools, data and metrics to be able to act on nature. Join experts Marco Lambertini, Convener at Nature Positive Initiative, Nicole M. Forrester, Chief Regenerative Officer at WWF-Australia, Julia Leske, Managing Director, Senior Consultant ESG Strategy of ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services Stoxx, and Guy Michael Williams, Co-Chair of RIAA’s Nature Working Group and Director at ziranjiti as they discuss 'Finding nature's formula: What investors need to know about metrics and measurement' at the RIAA Conference Australia 2025! In this session: 🌱 Gain practical insights on the state of data metrics and measurements globally. 🌱 Explore how to leverage nature-related metrics to drive more sustainable and well-informed investment strategies to create long-term value. 🌱 Learn about how the industry can move forward with data that already exists and what is needed to start contributing to nature-positive outcomes. This session is brought to you by RIAA’s Nature Working Group.   Don’t miss out! Early bird registration is closing soon so get your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/gxDwRt6K   #RIAAconf2025 #nature #responsibleinvestment #sustainablefinance