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CEFC reaches $10 billion landmark

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... we remain at the forefront of market developments from renewable energy generation to energy storage and cleantech innovation." CEFC investments span energy, agriculture, infrastructure, property and resources and projects in which CEFC has investment ...

CEFC backs soil health technology platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... land-based emissions. The CEFC has allocated $1.6 million to UK-based Downforce Technologies via its specialist Clean Energy Innovation Fund. The investment will allow Downforce Technologies to take the next step in developing and commercialising its ...

Banksia Foundation announces awards finalists

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 28 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... guest speaker. The Banksia Sustainability Awards recognise individuals, communities, businesses and government for innovation and excellence in environmental and social stewardship. At a panel discussion last year in advance of the awards, experts noted ...

Australian Ethical sees net inflows surge upward

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... increased 45%, with employee costs increasing 40% following hires in investment, sales, data and technology teams and a new innovation team. We have this high growth strategy which means we're investing in a whole raft of things," Simons noted. "... ...

ANZ takes $50 million stake in Pollination Group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... nature-based solutions through to the stage of obtaining financing for those transitions, Whitton said. "There is a lot of innovation that has to happen across the financial services with regards to nature, to support and incentivise that, and as a medium-term ...

CEFC, super funds allocate to IFM Investors private equity fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Julia Hinwood. "These middle market growth companies play a critical role right across our economy, in terms of jobs, innovation and investment," Hinwood said. "Together with IFM Investors, we are confident these companies can achieve long term growth ...

HESTA's former head of impact launches consultancy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... can't exist at the same time if there is an authentic approach to impact." Delahunty also sees scope for increasing innovation around investment structures that create impact. "There is really room for more innovation around investment structures, especially ...

Decarbonisation a key megatrend in private markets: BlackRock

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... returns are more challenged." Forecasting how the world gets to net zero requires a solid understanding of policy, innovation, cost and resilience, which can create opportunities in power, transportation industry and agriculture, BlackRock noted. Infrastructure ...

DigitalX hires NAB exec as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... has hired a National Australia Bank executive as its new chief executive officer. Lisa Wade, former head of digital innovation and sustainability at National Australia Bank, will join DigitalX after serving out her notice period, DigitalX said. "Lisa ...

Hejaz Financial Services make senior banking appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... of the Melbourne Investor Centre for FNZ on behalf of Vanguard Australia. Sahi also held senior roles at SunSuper, Innovation Group (Suncorp) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Trist joins Hejaz Financial Services from Dark Horse Capital where he was ...