FS Sustainability

ASFI launches physical risk inclusion in sustainable finance taxonomy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has launched a scoping project to expand Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy to climate change adaptation and resilience.

Podcast: 690 start-ups: climate tech in action

THE GREENER WAY   Why are investors increasingly looking at climate technology, and what should Australian investors consider when assessing climate tech opportunities across Asia-Pacific?

Treasury consults shifting tax debts from victims to abusers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Treasury is consulting on extending the powers of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to strengthen its response to financial abuse.

Genetic testing ban takes effect for life insurance

VINNY VUCAGO   Australians can access genetic testing without risking discrimination in life insurance under a new ban that took effect on October 8, with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) also updating its rules to handle complaints involving adverse genetic test results.

FSU calls for universal PPL

ELIZA BAVIN   The Finance Sector Union is calling for universal paid parental leave allowing all parents equal access to parental leave regardless of their caring role with full wage replacement.

Aware Super, Birdwood power up Victoria

VINNY VUCAGO   Aware Super, Birdwood and Victoria's government renewable energy company SEC will deliver a 400MW battery energy storage project in Wodonga, as the state prepares for the retirement of coal-fired generation.

ARENA launches $30m startup fund

VINNY VUCAGO   The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a new $30 million funding program to help early-stage technologies from development towards commercialisation.

Government grants $10m to First Nations clean energy projects

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government has opened a grant of up to $10 million to help First Nations organisations advance their clean energy projects.

Flexible work fails to follow women into leadership

VINNY VUCAGO   While a greater number of women are advancing into management roles, inflexible leadership positions and unequal caring responsibilities are forcing more women to leave senior positions.

Mining, property fuel Aussie billionaires' wealth: Report

KARREN VERGARA   Australian billionaires' riches are highly concentrated in mining, financial services, technology and property, accounting for 0.7% of the total US$15.1 trillion in global wealth studied by the 2026 Billionaire Census.

Hearts & Minds,Third Link Growth Fund merge

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Hearts & Minds Investments and Third Link Growth Fund have announced a merger, with Hearts & Minds taking over the role of investment management of the fund.

New Forests eyes forestry plantations

KARREN VERGARA   New Forests is set to acquire the forestry plantations of Associated Kiln Driers (AKD) and Heywood Plantations, the approval of which currently sits before the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

HSBC appoints APAC family, philanthropy lead

MATTHEW WAI   HSBC Private Bank has appointed a regional head of family and philanthropy advisory Asia Pacific, effective September 29, joining from UBS.

Australian Ethical chair to step down in 2027

MATTHEW WAI   Australian Ethical Investment chair Steve Gibbs has decided to retire from the board at the end of the financial year, putting an end to his 14-year tenure.