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And the REST is history
A young ecologist, Mark McVeigh, took his super fund REST to court over its failure to consider the risk of climate change to his investments. Today on Earth Matters we hear about this historic legal win through the courts and how its changing your superannuation fund for the better. Guests: David Barnden, Equity Generation Lawyers Mark McVeigh, 25 year old ecologist who challenged his super fund in federal court
Trustee standards set by Rest case
Earlier this month the Australian superannuation fund, Rest, settled a case with one of its members, Mark McVeigh, who claimed the fund breached its duty by not properly considering the risks posed by climate change. Here, McVeigh’s lawyers write exclusively for Top1000funds.com and explain the significance of the case for pension funds around the globe.
REST case to set climate risk precedent
Asset owners around the world are turning to Australia for judicial guidance on how to manage climate change risk when investing other people’s money writes David Barnden, principal lawyer and head of the climate finance program at legal practice Environmental Justice Australia.
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