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140 years to gender parity in finance: OMFIF

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... that 96% of central banks offer flexible work arrangements, 57% have programmes to promote women's progression, and 42% conduct a pay gap assessment. There is a significant disparity in parental paid leave, with maternal leave being significantly longer ...

Sustainability is facing a data crisis: new research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
Inadequate data, fear of greenwashing and economic pressures is stalling progress on sustainability, according to a new study from Google Cloud. The study, conducted by The Harris Poll, found that greater accountability, better measurement and management ...

Amundi launches suite of Net Zero funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023  |  NEWS
European asset manager Amundi has launched a suite of Net Zero Ambition funds across multiple asset classes aimed at both institutional and retail investors. The goal of the Net Zero Ambition funds is to invest in companies "best to support the transition ...

Turning PV waste into investment opportunity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
The Australian renewable energy sector is grappling with the dilemma of what to do with an estimated 80 million solar panels at end of life - more than 100,000 tonnes due to be dismantled in Australia from 2035 onwards. This enormous volume of waste ...

Businesses back stronger Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
Australian companies support stronger regulation around modern slavery, including the establishment of a national anti-slavery commissioner and the introduction of financial penalties for inadequate disclosures. A coalition of human rights organisations ...

Market Forces asks for ASIC investigation of ANZ

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... and management of the company," Market Forces said in a letter to Rachel Howitt and Claire LaBouchardiere of ASIC. "The conduct is ongoing and, we believe, of such import to require action from ASIC." Market Forces is asking ASIC To investigate and take ...

The four-day work week - will it work?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
A number of companies have started to offer the four-day work week as a powerful tool to attract and retain top talent that value the motto "work hard, rest hard". Recent trials are finding that revenue is up, alongside employee engagement and retention ...

ACCC investigating greenwashing allegations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... manufacturing and medical devices sectors for alleged misleading environmental claims and these may grow, as we continue to conduct more targeted assessments into businesses and claims identified through the sweep," said ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe ...

More greenwashing investigations ahead: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... production and gambling," Longo said in his speech. ASIC alleges Mercer made false and misleading statements and engaged in conduct that could mislead the public, but Longo noted that greenwashing is "not just about environmental claims." "It also includes ...

ASIC takes Mercer to court over greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2023  |  NEWS
Mercer Super Trust is the first entity in Australia to face legal action for alleged greenwashing conduct. ASIC has launched court action against Mercer Superannuation (Australia), the trustee of the Mercer Super Trust, for allegedly making misleading ...