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SEC criticises proxy adviser 'oligopoly,' urges AI use

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... only gave rise to "a small oligopoly of proxy advisory firms with de facto power to impose their views on social and political matters upon a large portion of the American capital markets", he added, but led to their "ability to influence corporate policy ...

Wealth inequality "moderate" in Australia: World Inequality Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... dimensions that intersect and reinforce one another; and it reshapes democracies, fragmenting coalitions and eroding political consensus," the report read. "Yet the data also demonstrate that inequality can be reduced. Policies such as redistributive ...

Global resilience is a key systemic risk: HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... investment issue, and that's why we're putting it on the agenda." Blakey said super funds must consider global political issues, and the impact they may have not only on returns, but also how world leaders may influence the transition to net ...

Sustainable investments jump 49% in two years

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... finding that the sector has moved from a "niche practice to a systemic consideration." Despite the global economic and political volatility since 2023, asset owners show a renewed effort to anchor finance within the transition to a net-zero economy ...

Private investment is the key to the green economic transition

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025  |  NEWS
... solutions in regional locations, Connor said. Investments into these areas will "build that capital stack," and "build [...] political productivity for the transition", he said. Future Group's impact and unlisted investment manager Kate Donnelly added ...

Minderoo commits $9m to boost ocean impact investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... accountability, and urgent humanitarian action. Spearheaded by the Australian government, the declaration seeks to mobilise global political will to ensure aid workers can deliver support safely and without obstruction, it said. "These are the brave ...

Family offices stick to sustainable investing: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
Family offices say they remain committed to sustainable investments despite ongoing political and financial uncertainty, according to a survey by the Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI). Nearly all the 144 Asia Pacific family offices surveyed feature ...

Former board member kickstarts crowdfunding for CalPERS probe

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... best interests of beneficiaries, whether fees and risks are appropriately disclosed, and if conflicts of interest and political influences compromise returns or governance. Further, Brown is asking if beneficiaries, legislators, and taxpayers being misled ...

BlackRock, Vanguard bankroll 'genocide', illegal occupation: UN

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... genocide carried out by Israel continues: because it is lucrative for many," Albanese said. "By shedding light on the political economy of an occupation turned genocidal, the report reveals how the forever-occupation has become the ideal testing ground ...

Green moves: Greenpeace, IGCC, Mirvac, PRI

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... managed human rights and governance programs covering decent work, diversity, equity and inclusion, and responsible political engagement. During his time there, he co-authored the Decent Work Through Leadership paper and collaborated with signatories ...