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UK proposes to simplify product-level climate disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The UK government is proposing to simplify product-level climate disclosure rules to reduce undue burden on firms. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates the financial services industry in the UK, estimates investment firms could save ...

Private sector pushes for NZ modern slavery law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), AMP Wealth Management New Zealand, Ausbil, Future Group, Metrics Credit Partners, U Ethical Investors and Westpac are part of the private sector 32 signatories who have signed to support the introduction ...

James Hardie hit with class action over performance disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
James Hardie is facing a class action from investors alleging it engaged in misleading conduct when disclosing its earning guidance in 2025. The ASX-listed building products manufacturer released its Q1FY26 results on 20 August 2025 while also downgrading ...

Lonsec launches governance tool as scrutiny of investment oversight intensifies

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Lonsec has launched a new investment governance solution aimed at helping financial advice licensees, trustees and investment committees strengthen oversight of approved product lists as regulatory scrutiny of investment governance continues to increase. ...

ART to employ more First Nations members into its workforce

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has launched its second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), highlighting initiatives the super fund will complete by the end of 2028, including setting up a First Nations workforce target. The Innovate RAP builds ...

RIAA lauds leading responsible superannuation funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical Investment, Australian Retirement Trust (ART), HESTA and Rest are among the top Responsible Super Fund Leaders in 2026 recognised by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). The others to receive recognition are ...

Values take a backseat to performance: Morningstar

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
A panel session on product labelling quickly broadened into a candid discussion on weapons exclusions, member demands and the challenge of running sustainable portfolios in a tense geopolitical climate. On the second day of the RIAA Conference yesterday ...

Cultural competency is not a box-ticking exercise: RIAA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Leading First Nations advocates at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) today outlined new measures to strengthen community engagement and better protect First Nations cultural heritage. Allan James, head of indigenous engagement ...

LGT taps sustainable investing specialist

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
LGT Wealth Management has strengthened its sustainable investing capabilities with the appointment of former Wellington Management director Tessa Volkmer as head of sustainable investment, as demand for climate aware and impact focused portfolio strategies ...

Federated Hermes launches ESG-led global equity fund

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Federated Hermes has expanded its Australian wholesale offering with the launch of the Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund, as investor demand for globally diversified strategies with integrated ESG considerations continue to grow. The fund, now registered ...