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Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... identifying that capital needs to be allocated. That means addressing things like the need for project transparency, strong governance, and appropriate risk-adjusted returns," she added. Delahunty said Australia was the only country at the table bringing ...

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

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Grill'd, alleging the burger chain misled consumers about the extent of donations made under its Tree Day Tuesday environmental campaign. The ...

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 markets offer new opportunities for responsible investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... directly and create long-term value. The report highlighted RI could help private market investors manage climate, governance and social risks while identifying new growth opportunities, improving operational efficiency and strengthening business resilience. ...

Is there an ethical way to play AI?

VINNAY CCHODA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... In our view, the environmental risks of AI are concentrated primarily in the infrastructure layers, while social and governance risks sit closer to the end user. We believe that a layered structure provides a more nuanced way to approach the AI theme. ...

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 ...

Most ASX300 boards comprise nearly 40% women: Index

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... before. That progress did not happen by chance. It reflects sustained attention by boards, investors and the broader governance community, and it shows that change is possible when intent is maintained over time," he said. In terms on ethnicity and Indigenous ...

Traditional frameworks no longer suitable in new world: BDO

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Australian organisations operating with a traditional risk management framework should look to rehashing the structure, as they were never designed to handle the growing collage of contemporary risks, according to new BDO research. BDO's Global ...

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. ...

Government unveils $47bn national housing overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The federal government has unveiled a sweeping $47 billion housing strategy aimed at tackling Australia's worsening affordability crisis, lifting housing supply and reshaping the country's rental, tax and social housing settings over the long term. ...