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Rest bolsters impact portfolio with private equity investment

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
In a strategic push to meet its impact investment objectives, Rest has invested in a pooled buyout fund run by European private equity firm ARCHIMED. The investment is part of a broader initiative to fulfill the superannuation fund's target allocation ...

BlackRock raises $500m for Super Battery

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... absorber' for sudden power surges, including those caused by bushfires or lightning strikes. BlackRock head of Australasia Andrew Landman said: "This is a prime example of how the private sector can partner with governments at all levels to support ...

Aussie businesses building climate resilience: FM Global

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Australia, from a benchmark of 20 to a benchmark of 19 this year," said FM Global operations senior vice president ANZ Andrew Stafford. "There are three overarching buckets which drive the benchmark - risk quality, economic conditions and the supply ...

Forrest and US government back First Nations start-ups

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
Andrew and Nicola Forrest's charity the Minderoo Foundation will partner with the US Department of State to launch angel investor collective the Blak Angels Investment Network. The project aims to facilitate more investment in First Nations start-ups ...

Qualitas names sustainability veteran to ESG advisory board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... believe it adds value to our investors, employees and the community," said Qualitas group managing director and co-founder Andrew Schwartz. "We are focused on where we can make a real impact. For example, in regard to the E in ESG, we want to leverage ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
IFM Investors and Industry Super Australia (ISA) chair Greg Combet has relinquished his role to head the government's new Net Zero Economy Agency. Recognised for his expertise in government, investment, climate policy, and industrial relations ...

CBA invests in native seed merchant

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... carbon credits, fostering economic opportunities for local communities and helping clients manage climate change risk, said Andrew Hinchliff, CBA group executive institutional banking and markets. "As the world focuses on meeting carbon reduction targets ...

Hamilton Lane raises $370m for second impact fund

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... in the impact market, with strong investor interest and record deal flow within the strategy," impact product specialist Andrew Durante said.

ISSB to unlock sustainable capital: IFRS exec

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... are honoured to have Mardi McBrien deliver this year's Fiona Wain Oration," said the Council's chief executive, Andrew Petersen. "Her extensive experience and insights into sustainability reporting make her the ideal speaker to update sustainability ...

CEFC invests $80m in Pacific Equity Partners fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... to invest in mid-market businesses that need support working through the energy transition, said PEP managing director Andrew Charlier. "Our investment focus remains on finding good businesses which will also benefit from moving towards a decarbonisation ...