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Net zero, energy transition key election items: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... areas that should be prioritised by whoever wins. In terms of major reforms Grattan is calling for to achieve a net-zero economy, the thinktank said the government must create a national Net Zero Plan and maintain the 2030 target while also setting the ...

Future IM/Pact expands partnerships, appoints chair

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... passion has always been to bring more women into the capital allocation process, which has such a huge impact on the global economy and society," Beattie said. "Australia's private wealth market matches the superannuation sector for size and significance ...

Macquarie, Westpac invest in social enterprise fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... face significant challenges entering the workforce. This investment underscores our dedication to fostering an inclusive economy where everyone has the chance to succeed." White Box Enterprises chief operating officer Mark Daniels said the SELF is about ...

Dania Zinurova exits Wilson AM

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... perspective this is an opportunity to continue contributing to positive changes in real assets, essential sectors in the economy. "I apply the same principle - there's no difference between sources of capital - we invest on behalf of end savers ...

Australia's ecosystems get a dollar value

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has measured local "ecosystem services" - nature's contributions to the economy and other human activity. The most valuable service identified was climate regulation through carbon storage. Australia's ecosystems ...

Climate Change Authority warns of nuclear bungle

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... and would be 44% smaller than the government's proposed grid, making it impossible to decarbonise the rest of the economy. "Australia faces a fork in the road and we need to be clear about the choices in front of us," said Climate Change Authority ...

BlackRock moves on natural capital

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... securing control over water, land, and biodiversity-linked assets. "Only a portion of natural capital's value to the economy is priced into markets today," a spokesperson said. "We expect asset prices will adjust to better reflect both the risks ...

HSBC adds 20 years to net zero ambitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... net zero scenarios. Moreover, certain high emitting sectors are not yet currently on a 1.5°C pathway. Until the real economy makes significant progress in decarbonising, our own progress towards our 2030 targets and 2050 net zero ambition will be constrained," ...

CA ANZ issues warning over new financial standards body

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... members wouldn't be involved in the setting of standards for the profession carries huge risks for Australia's markets, economy and international reputation," van Onselen said. "A standards board or committee that is completely 'independent from industry' ...

Government creates $1bn green iron fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... scale. According to Accenture, a green metals industry could deliver up to $122 billion in export revenue to the local economy by 2040. At present, Australia is the world's largest producer of iron ore, bringing in more than $100 billion in export income ...

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Santos receives takeover offer from Abu Dhabi-led consortium

ANDREW MCKEAN
Santos has received a non-binding $8.89 per share cash offer from the XRG Consortium, led by XRG P.J.S.C., a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ANDOC), alongside Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ and US private equity firm Carlyle.

What do the best-functioning boards look like?

KARREN VERGARA
The best-functioning boards are future thinkers, understand their ESG responsibilities and are able to show their "battle scars," according to two governance experts.

Funding lifts for climate, health, people startups

KARREN VERGARA
While funding for impact startups has broadly declined, those operating in climate, health and people has seen funding levels improve compared to three years ago, according to the Impact Startups Benchmark Report 2025.

Mind the gap: Investors' role in balancing fairness and competitiveness in executive pay

ALEXANDRE PROST
Investors have a significant role to play in helping to move the dial on executive remuneration, aiming to increase fairness and reduce inequality.

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