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Modern methods of construction key to solving the housing crisis

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... system-wide response," Ostwald said. "To scale modern methods of construction, we need better alignment across planning, regulation, procurement, finance and the supply chain so industry has the confidence to invest and deliver at scale." Further, Adams ...

Rabobank names global chief sustainability officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... stablecoin that is fully backed with fiat currency and designed in line with the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), under the planned supervision of De Nederlandsche Bank. The group is currently pursuing authorisation as an Electronic ...

AI push to unlock $278bn construction pipeline

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... shows fewer Australians are starting businesses that grow and hire staff, with structural barriers such as complex regulation and administrative burden cited as key constraints. Inefficient approvals processes can compound these challenges, particularly ...

How investors can navigate ESG-related investments with AI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... Abrams is suggesting framing AI risks within systemic ESG issues is a practical starting point. He said governance and regulation are not keeping pace, leading to an "AI governance gap", noting that in the past three months AI developments have impacted ...

Advocacy groups challenge SEC policy on shareholder proposals

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... he said. In court documents, the group said the SEC's policy "deprives shareholders of rights established by SEC regulation and decades of Commission precedent. This approach will lead to the exclusion of shareholder proposals that should be included ...

Modern slavery legislation a 'half law': Australian Human Rights Institute

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
The current Australian Modern Slavery Act raises awareness in educating people on the problem but falls short in following through and being effective, Australian Human Rights Institute director Justine Nolan said. Speaking at the recent Australian ...

Australian Sustainable Finance Institute names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... Voluntary Carbon Market. "William brings extensive experience in financial services including insurance, banking and regulation, as well as an international perspective on the role finance plays in supporting the transition to a resilient and sustainable ...

Green moves: AustralianSuper, ART

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... Advisory practice. However, he is best known for his 17 years as head of investment risk at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). There, he led the specialist team providing guidance on investment risk, asset-liability mismatch, and ...

Australia's anti-corruption commitment regresses: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... year revealed Australia's real estate market is flush with "dirty money" due to its lack of anti-money laundering regulation for professionals involved in real estate transactions. "Australia has recently passed historic legislation extending anti-money ...

Government wants clear ESG labels for retail investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
Treasury is welcoming industry feedback on the labelling of sustainable financial products, with a particular focus on retail offerings. The consultation will cover the scope of the labelling system, disclosures, thresholds for labelling, and certain ...