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Making a splash: The economic impact of AUKUS

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... billion pact between the US, Australia, and the UK, or 'AUKUS', is being sold as a boon for the economy and nation-building exercise that will amplify defence capabilities and strengthen regional security. But is it all it's cracked up to ...

Aussie asset managers rise to RI challenge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... action and increased scrutiny, according to RIAA. Asset managers are adopting long-term, whole-of-business approach to building more sustainable and resilient markets, RIAA co-CEO Estelle Parker said. In light of this the selection criteria were refined ...

Regulators to clamp down harder on greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... technologies will work with existing architecture, and what the new risks are. The opportunity is now for companies to start building strong foundations for regulatory compliance going forward," Butler-Beatty said.

Rural slavery risk raises ESG alarm

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... product related risks including raw material and links to products that have known forced labour risks also form part of building a heat map of potential vulnerabilities in a portfolio. "Where potential risks are identified investors then can undertake ...

DEI code to boost retention: CFA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... roles. But how can senior management deal with the reality of managing various cultural backgrounds in the same room? "Building cultural competency is going to speak to a company's wider competency as well. That's another way you can build in ...

Investors worth $42trn target state leaders at COP29

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... sectoral strategies, and other collaborative efforts, should also play an important role in decarbonising value chains and building out resilient electricity infrastructure. "Renewed focus is needed to address rising energy demand from end-use sectors ...

Future Fund restructures investment leadership

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... said. "These new managing director positions are designed as broad strategic roles, with a focus on leadership, team building, and skill development." In April, deputy chief investment officer Alicia Gregory left the sovereign wealth fund for Blue Owl ...

Clarity on sector pathways sparks investor confidence

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... called a "once in a generation opportunity". The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) said the CCA's review is key to building investor confidence. "Policy credibility, stability and certainty are crucial to keep capital flowing towards Australia's ...

Podcast: Investing in low-carbon, energy-efficient green buildings with Davina Rooney

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
This episode outlines the climate and commercial case for sustainable buildings. With buildings and building materials in hot demand, especially as the nation grapples with meeting its housing targets, momentum is growing on the sustainability side. ...

Green job moves: ACSI, Edge, Investa

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). She will also support tenant and employee engagement initiatives, and help out in green building certifications like the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) Green Star rating ...