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Investors called on to help end modern slavery

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... businesses. "We need to strike a balance of proportionality and good risk management. I understand the need for a policy environment which directors can discharge the duties with clarity and confidence, and that uncertainty is not good for business," ...

Pendal's Blayney lands at HESTA

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... allocation will undoubtedly strengthen our investment capabilities and support us in navigating the changing market environment to best serve our members' interests." Commenting on Catherall's appointment, Lawrence said: "Nick is a fantastic ...

ASIC releases sustainability reporting guidelines

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
Following comprehensive consultation, ASIC has published its regulatory guide on sustainability reporting, having taken on board industry feedback. In November 2024, ASIC released the draft regulatory guidance for consultation. It received 60 submissions ...

Podcast: Navigating the future of decarbonisation

THE GREENER WAY  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
Join host Michelle Baltazar as she interviews Rob Langrick, CFA Institute's chief product advocate, on the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and investing. Learn about the CFA program's integrated approach to sustainability education ...

SEC drops defence of climate disclosures rule

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
The US regulator has voted to abandon its legal defence of a law that sought to force publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse emissions and other climate-related risks. The law required companies to disclose any climate-related risks ...

Green moves: CSIRO, Ethinvest, Social Enterprise Australia

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
Social Enterprise Australia has a new chair, as does the CSIRO, while two former Ethinvest advisers have gone out on their own. Social Enterprise Australia has announced that Belinda Morrissey has stepped down as chair and was replaced by board member ...

Australia can be energy transition, climate leader

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
Australia should seize the next four years as an opportunity to be a leader in climate investing and the energy transition by taking advantage of the US President Donald Trump's hardline anti-ESG stance, a panel of experts say. Australia has the ...

Agtech for Earth and space gets backing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
Breakthrough Victoria and La Trobe University will co-invest $500,000 through La Trobe's Eagle Fund to support the development of sustainable farming solutions for both Earth and space. Gaia Project Australia is a Melbourne-based agricultural technology ...

Green technology, clean energy receive Budget boost

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
Aligned with the Future Made in Australia agenda, the government is continuing to invest billions into green technologies and the energy transition. The federal government has also allocated funding for innovative technology and clean energy manufacturing ...

FarmCap enhances lending solutions for farmers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... According to the Australian Banking Association, Australian agricultural lending rose by $40 billion last year. "In an environment of investment volatility, Australian agricultural land remains a steady asset class that has outperformed in periods of ...