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UK regulator proposes governance reforms for ESG ratings firms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released proposals aimed at rebuilding trust and market confidence in ESG fund ratings. It comes as global spending on ESG data is predicted to hit $4.44 billion at the end of this year. The proposals are to address ...

'Gentle density' can solve housing crisis: CEDA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
Medium-density housing or "gentle density" in the form of dual-occupancy homes and townhouses can help solve Australia's housing crisis, a new report reveals. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) describes "gentle density" as fitting ...

Australian Ethical Super handed extra licence conditions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
The prudential regulator has flagged concerns over the fund's investment management arrangements with its parent company and whether the fees involved are in members' best financial interests. APRA reviewed Australian Ethical Superannuation's related-party ...

Stewardship initiatives rise in popularity among DC pension funds

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
According to a recent global peer study by the Thinking Ahead Institute (TAI) more DC pension funds are pursuing stewardship initiatives to combat climate change and achieve net-zero targets. TAI co-founder Roger Urwin revealed that large Australian ...

Federation AM pushes ESG compliance with fresh leadership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
Federation Asset Management has appointed Rebecca Thomas as the new investment director and head of responsible investments, who will lead ESG integration across all of Federation's investment strategies. "Responsible investment shouldn't sit on the ...

DASH reshapes leadership team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
DASH Technology Group has refreshed its senior leadership team appointing a new chief risk officer and chief operating officer ahead of its next growth spurt. The structural shift sees Terri Ho take on the role of chief risk officer, shifting from head ...

CA ANZ launches Sustainability Playbook

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) has launched a free Sustainability Playbook as climate-related financial disclosures are now mandatory for many entities in Australia and New Zealand. The Playbook is part of CA ANZ's strategic focus to embed sustainability ...

Private wealth, public impact: Family offices go sustainable

VINNAY CCHODA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
Private wealth is reshaping global capital markets, with family offices and the ultra-wealthy emerging as increasingly influential players. Once discreet vehicles for preserving intergenerational fortunes, family offices have evolved into sophisticated ...

Biodiversity risk is transforming ESG reporting: Lonsec

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
Recent analysis by Lonsec of its fund managers indicates a sharp uptick in biodiversity related disclosures. Spanning a demographic of 300, the number of managers reporting a policy position on biodiversity has spiked, rising from 21 to 72 in the past ...

HESTA opens first build-to-rent precinct through HAFF

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
HESTA, along with Assemble and Housing Choices Australia, has opened a new housing project in Melbourne's inner-city suburb of Kensington supported by the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) funding. The new housing precinct, Swift Walk, brings together ...