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How investors can navigate ESG-related investments with AI

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... ask of companies or managers - about good governance, accountability, risk management and alignment with international standards - are not new. Situating AI risks within the frame of systemic sustainability or ESG issues is a practical starting point ...

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 ...

UK launches voluntary nature markets standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
The UK government has launched Nature Investment Standards to boost investors' confidence in nature markets. They form part of the UK's bid to meet ambitious environmental commitments, saying private sector action is needed and nature markets ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... taxonomies globally, it was not developed with the intention to align "thematic labels" set out in bond and loan market standards. It does not mandate that use-of-proceeds debt must be labelled to make a claim of taxonomy alignment. "An issuer seeking ...

Instos target governance, strategic risks in 2026

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... topics, underpinned by deeper analysis and quantitative data. They added that responsiveness (82%) and stronger disclosure standards (83%) are viewed as critical to successful outcomes. They also prefer private dialogue (56%) and value year-round engagement ...

Green moves: AustralianSuper, Grattan Institute, Fidelity

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... joined AustralianSuper as a data analyst focused on ESG, supporting the fund's work on sustainability reporting standards. In the role, she will work with project teams on compliance with the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, including ...

SMC outlines better practice principles for First Nations super members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... (SMC) has identified six sector-wide better practice principles and five government-led reforms to help uplift service standards and experiences for First Nations members in superannuation. A fair retirement: Removing barriers in super for First Nations ...

ACCR appeals Federal Court's Santos decision

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... the Environmental Defenders Office. ACCR co-chief executive Brynn O'Brien said: "This case concerns fundamental legal standards that apply to all businesses in Australia responding to climate change, and which are central to the integrity of market disclosures. ...

Canadian pension fund drama sparks call for improved governance model

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... and updating conflict-of-interest frameworks, ensuring greater alignment with broader financial services governance standards, and increased use of data and analytics to better monitor governance health. The CAAT Pension Plan is now under new leadership ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... ASIC," he said. "This was a case that we had to take on. Not only because matters such as this define and enforce the standards of care, diligence, and accountability expected of senior corporate leaders. But because of widespread community concern about ...