RIAA Certification Masterclass - July 2026

Shalini plays a pivotal role at RIAA, spearheading the oversight of the organisation’s esteemed Certification Program, Sustainability Classifications, and as an AFSL Responsible Manager. Shalini’s role is vital as the financial industry faces increased scrutiny and a need for accurate product labelling. Her dedication ensures RIAA’s Certification Program remains robust and trustworthy in an ever-evolving market landscape.

With over a decade of combined experience in ESG investment research and certification, her expertise strengthens RIAA’s position. She has contributed significantly to the responsible investment and broader corporate sustainability industry through organisations like B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, Minderoo Foundation, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment. Shalini is a member of the Standards Australia Technical Group for the ISO Committee on Sustainable Finance, a Co-Convenor of the Inner Development Goals Australia Hubs Collaboration, and has been a mentor at Altiorem since 2020. With her wealth of expertise, she brings valuable insights from her extensive background, benefiting RIAA and its mission as a whole.

Anson is responsible for the smooth running of RIAA's long-standing Certification Program. In this capacity, he manages and improves processes, guides the team of Responsible Investment Analysts their certification and sustainability classifications assessments, and is an AFSL Responsible Manager. Anson also leads on complex certifications, develops and refines RIAA's assessment guidance so it remains fit for purpose in a changing market environment.

Prior to joining RIAA, he spent 19 years at Daiwa Capital Markets and Piper Jaffray (Asia) conducting equity research focusing on emerging markets. He has produced high-quality equity research and ESG thematic reports for institutional clients, and advised institutional investors worldwide on stocks, providing them financial and risk analyses, including ESG factor analyses.

Anson holds a Master of Arts (Mathematics), Certificate in ESG Investing (CFA UK) and is a Charted Financial Analyst (CFA).

Ethan comes to RIAA with over 7 years of experience in the not-for-profit association sector. As Membership & Engagement Manager with RIAA, he brings knowledge across multiple commercial and engagement disciplines, including membership, product, and customer service management. His understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the not-for-profit environment has driven both growth and engagement within the organisations he has served.