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Geopolitical tensions create investor opportunity: Franklin Templeton

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... Catechis said. "Some investors adhere strictly to principles precluding defense investments, while others align with government policies to meet emerging needs." Catechis suggested investors look towards investing in dual-use technologies which offer ...

Permanent disablement claims for mental health explodes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... "huge implications for them personally, for their loved ones, for our national economy and for our already stretched government support systems." "These are very concerning generational trends that show the frequency and severity of mental ill-health ...

Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has finally tackled the complex issue of nature and human rights in the first comprehensive framework published last week. The UN-convened initiative says more investors and companies are ramping up nature ...

QIC Real Estate secures $3.75bn SLL

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... MUFG acted as joint sustainability coordinators on the transaction. A total of 15 banks are lending to the Queensland Government-owned fund manager's real estate arm. This means both funds must reduce all three Scopes of carbon emissions, target ...

Greenwash top of mind for Kiwi funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... when making claims and labelling products. But there are also industry standards that could be better supported by government and regulators to give everyone the clarity and confidence they deserve." In fact, more than half (61%) of respondents were ...

Regional just transition plan names CEO

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... first boss. Veteran public servant David Shankey is the inaugural CEO for the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA), the government agency focused on ensuring a fair transition for fossil fuel-dependent regions, investors, and communities as Australia shifts ...

Investors welcome Future Made in Australia bills

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... set to be unleashed, with savvy investors poised to reap the rewards from $22.7 billion of incentives. The Albanese government's Future Made in Australia Fund passed Parliament late last week. It will fuel local manufacturing of clean energy assets and ...

Funds SA loses ESG executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... this area or pursue something new," he said. Having come from ESG-related roles within the superannuation industry and government, Quintal played a big role in Funds SA's responsible investment capabilities. He led the team that established the public ...

ASX100 slavery disclosure strong

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... down on poor practices with NSW setting up the first Anti-Slavery Commission under James Cockayne, and the federal government following suit with the newly-appointed Chris Evans. According to Monash, 56 out of 124 modern slavery statements made by listed ...

Super funds set renewables targets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... clear next steps to scale up the opportunities. We look forward to continued engagement between our sector and the government." This comes as a new research tool from Future Group revealed many super funds' investments are not lining up with the ...