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QIC completes equity raise, refinancing for Pacific Energy Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
QIC has completed a $370 million equity raise and $1.6 billion debt refinancing for Pacific Energy Group (PEG) for a contracted capacity of 946 megawatts (MW) across 48 sites. The equity commitments came from investors across Australia, Asia and North ...

Natixis to merge sustainable, thematics investment arms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Natixis Investment Managers will combine two of its affiliates, Mirova and Thematics Asset Management. The global investment manager said it is kicking off a strategic merger project, to create "a major player in thematic management worldwide." It will ...

Housing supply still in doldrums, affordability to improve: NHSAC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
While the supply of new housing is near its lowest level in a decade, a new report from the government shows that housing affordability is expected to broadly stabilise over the next four years. The State of the Housing System 2025 report compiled by ...

Green moves: First Nations Foundation, Future Fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
After more than five years at the helm, Phil Usher has departed the First Nations Foundation (FNF). Announcing the decision on LinkedIn, Usher said he was proud of his time spent leading the organisation. "I'm a firm believer that when you're ...

Macquarie shareholders call for transparency

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
More than 180 shareholders are calling on Macquarie Group to disclose the full extent of its financing for fossil fuels and outline how it will ensure alignment with its climate commitments. The Macquarie shareholders, along with Market Forces, filed ...

Record green bond issuance on the cards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Green bond issuance is predicted to hit US$600 billion this year. That's according to AXA Investment Managers, which said the milestone will be achieved on the back of supportive regulation, evolving market dynamics, and increased investor demand. In ...

Clean energy transition a top priority for productivity: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
The Productivity Commission (PC) has identified 15 priority reform areas for further exploration under the five productivity inquiries commissioned by the government. The five productivity inquiries were around creating a dynamic and resilient economy ...

Proposals against ESG, DEI to increase: Proxy advisor

MATT TOLEDO  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
As market participants prepare for the 2025 proxy voting season in the US, corporate consultant ISS-Corporate, in a March report, predicted that boards will have to deal with increasingly conflicting demands from stakeholders and even more oversight ...

Global X snaps up executive from AMP's North platform

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Global X ETFs Australia has poached a senior executive from the AMP-led North platform as the exchange-traded fund provider accelerates efforts to expand its footprint across the country. Andrew Knight will join the ETF provider as senior business development ...

Hearts & Minds appoints operating chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Hearts & Minds Investments has hired a chief operating officer, promoting from within. The six-year-old philanthropic listed investment company has announced the elevation of Maggie O'Neil to the position from head of marketing and operations. As ...