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Kiwi energy broker sparks interest across the pond

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
New Zealand-based gas, power, and carbon markets brokerage firm Aotearoa Energy has attracted the attention of UK market infrastructure firm TP ICAP in a takeover deal. The buyout is for an undisclosed sum. TP ICAP said the acquisition is complementary ...

CBA launches green business loan

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Australia's largest lender has rolled out a new financing option for enterprises to fund sustainability projects like renewable energy, energy-efficient upgrades, climate resilience, and nature protection. The Business Green Loan supports organisations ...

More calls for adaptation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Adaptation should be rolled out alongside emissions mitigation, says assistant minister for climate change and energy Jenny McAllister. It is estimated that climate change will cost US$1.7-3.1 trillion a year through to 2050 globally. For example, the ...

Government to pay super on paid parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
If it wins the next election, the Albanese government has announced the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme will include Superannuation Guarantee contributions from next year. In a major win for the super industry and Australian women, 12% ...

Industry unveils plan to boost female executives

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
A new mentor program from Future IM/Pact is making it easier for investment teams to recruit female finance professionals. The program hopes to address key structural barriers that hinder skilled and numerate women from entering Australia's $4 trillion ...

Directors sweat on climate: AICD

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Aussie directors are feeling the heat on climate risk and regulatory pressure, while preparation for mandatory climate reporting is a mixed bag. The majority (80%) of Australian directors are concerned about climate-related risks. Of those who reported ...

Gender-based strategy gives impact investing a boost

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Good Return has partnered with Macquarie to call for increased gender-based impact investment to support women entrepreneurs. There is a US$360 billion annual financing gap for women-owned small businesses, according to the UN. Impact investing, which ...

ASX 200 lacks sourcing transparency

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
Just 11% of Australia's top 200 listed companies comprehensively disclose sustainable sourcing practices in 2022, according to a new index created by supply chain experts. ASX 200 listed companies are not adequately reporting on the sustainability of ...

Looking beyond the gender pay gap

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
Financiers are calling for a more nuanced breakdown of the gender pay gap, including executive salaries, and metrics tracking race, disability, and gender diverse individuals. This week, Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) revealed the median total ...

Business calls for 12-month climate reporting delay

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024  |  NEWS
The Business Council of Australia has called for a minimum 12-month delay on climate reporting, citing a need for "training wheels" to prevent "risking failure." This comes as Treasury considers a 6-month delay raised by the Australian Institute of ...