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Amid economic uncertainty, "overlooked" co-ops and mutuals thrive

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Australia's top 100 co-operative and mutual enterprises saw revenue increases of 10.8% to $37.7 billion in the 2022 financial year, despite global and domestic economic uncertainty - with the greatest number being in the financial services sector, a ...

Australia not ready for sustainability benchmarks, consultants warn

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainability reporting standards set to be released at the end of June, according to a national ESG consultant to Australian businesses. Two new voluntary sustainability Disclosure Standards are set to be issued by the International Sustainability ...

$20.5 billion cash infusion for Australia's green bank

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... allocation, with a further $9 billion to be added by other new appropriations. "This is most significant support by the Australian Government and Parliament for our work as Australia's 'green bank' in investing on behalf of all Australians in our low ...

ISPT names first chief sustainability officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
ISPT has shaken up its executive leadership team, including creating the role of chief sustainability officer. Steven Peters has been elevated to the role of chief sustainability role, responsible for the delivery of ISPT's environment, social and governance ...

Podcast: Getting the balance right - Laura Ryan

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... speaks with Laura Ryan, head of research at Ardea investment management, on her research surrounding promotion in the Australian finance industry. With two PhD's and more than two decades of experience under her belt in quantitative analytics for ...

NSW Modern Slavery Plan to build prevention capability

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... idea the number of people in modern slavery in NSW is so high, and more than 40% incorrectly believe it is illegal for Australian businesses to trade with overseas companies that engage in modern slavery. 78% want governments to do more. Working Together ...

Western Australia issues first green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... strong financial performance. "Investors are increasingly interested in ESG performance, and I commend the Western Australian Treasury Corporation for the extensive work to issue the green bond and build the state's ESG credentials with investors ...

CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Finance Corporation (CEFC) and a Canadian state investment manager have co-invested in a platform aimed at assisting Australian farmers at decarbonising while boosting farm production. CDPQ (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) has invested $150 ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... thanks to the reforms Greg has helped ISA drive. Greg brought a laser-like focus to bettering the retirement outcomes of Australian workers, epitomising the member-first ethos our directors bring when they step into the boardroom. "During a time of significant ...

ASX C-Suite notch up double-digit salary increases: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... respondents sharing their salaries and job information in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Meanwhile, the most recent Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) CEO Pay in ASX200 Companies report found that in the 2021 financial year, the ...