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Court finds NZ Super exclusions policies 'unlawful'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
New Zealand's High Court has ruled against the nation's super fund, finding some of its policies are "unreasonable and unlawful" in regards to how it treats companies accused of human rights breaches. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa ...

Lobby group names and shames companies omitting shareholder resolutions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility has launched a public resource which names the companies that have declared their intention to unilaterally omit shareholder resolutions. The action is in response to the Securities and Exchange Commission's ...

Increased tax a move to 'shut down' local oil and gas: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
New analysis demonstrates that imposing an additional 25% tax on Australia's oil and gas industry would harm future energy supply and impact the long-term potential for gas to support the decarbonisation process. Wood Mackenzie's Analysis of proposed ...

Green moves: ASFI, U Ethical

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... across Australia's sustainable finance system and strengthen ASFI's ability to work across policy and markets." "Strong governance matters, and these appointments will support ASFI achieve strong outcomes as we move into the next phase of our work. "Both ...

IGCC outlines policy priorities to 2030

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... economic opportunity is significant. IGCC's policy priorities focus on five areas, including strengthening climate law and governance to provide long-term certainty; preparing for physical climate risks to protect assets and economic value; eliminating ...

Future Fund joins PRI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
The Future Fund is now a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment. The sovereign wealth fund signed on to the initiative last week. Commenting on the decision, Future Fund executive director, responsible investment Kirsten Simpson said ...

Australia expects AI developers to support energy transition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... said. The expectations are set to leverage Australia's competitive edge in renewable energy, privacy protection, stable governance and high quality network - all qualities that already make it an attractive investment destination for data centres. "It's ...

How investors can navigate ESG-related investments with AI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... while focused on investing responsibly. Principles for Responsible Investments (RPI) head of human rights, social and governance issues Thomas Abrams is suggesting framing AI risks within systemic ESG issues is a practical starting point. He said governance ...

ASIC launches sustainability reporting e-modules

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
ASIC has launched sustainability reporting resources in conjunction with the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), aiming to help companies with new sustainability reporting obligations. E-learning Modules 1 to 3 cover core concepts behind the ...

ASFI releases guidance for taxonomy-aligned use-of-proceeds debt

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has released a guidance for issuance of taxonomy-aligned use-of-proceeds debt, directing issuers, investors and reviewers to apply the taxonomy consistently in financing transactions. According to ...