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Investment groups form alliance against modern slavery

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
A joint letter combining over 100 signatories of institutional investors, businesses, unions and related organisation was sent to the government advocating for reform to address underlying risks in modern slavery. The letter was sent to the Attorney-General ...

Future Group partners with Aberdeen Investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... investing in essential infrastructure supporting the global energy transition through low-carbon infrastructure, expanding social and affordable assets such as housing and healthcare, and enabling more sustainable, connected communities through cleaner ...

Australians take climate fight to UN

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Ten Australians have lodged a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee, alleging the federal government is breaching its human rights obligations by continuing to approve and support new fossil fuel projects. The claimants, who include ...

NZ Super Fund doubles down on sustainability

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... sustainability risks reman central to delivering resilient long-term returns despite shifting market sentiment around environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. In a statement, the sovereign wealth fund said recent market volatility, geopolitical ...

The hidden risks behind critical mineral extractions for investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... and its product vary significantly depending on the type of metal and mine location, and significant environmental and social challenges can emerge from multiple stages in the process of manufacturing. "In the case of heavy metal contamination or acid ...

ACCC sues Grill'd over alleged 'greenwashing' tree-planting promotion

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... of those transactions met all eligibility requirements. The ACC's case centres on 26 advertisements published across social media, online channels and in-store marketing materials. The regulator alleges the campaign overstated the circumstances in ...

Private markets offer new opportunities for responsible investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... becoming increasingly important in private markets as investors seek to balance financial returns with environmental and social outcomes, according to new research highlighting the growing role of ESG considerations across alternative assets. The report ...

Is there an ethical way to play AI?

VINNAY CCHODA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... systems supporting it. For investors, AI is not a single, homogenous theme but a layered ecosystem. Its environmental and social implications vary significantly depending on where a company operates within that ecosystem. Mapping the AI value chain ...

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 ...

ANZ to enhance financial literacy for First Nations people in new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
ANZ has announced a two-year partnership with First Nations Foundation to expand its outreach program for improved financial literacy among First Nations communities. The partnership forms part of ANZ's 10-year Australian First Nations Strategy, dubbed ...