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What to expect in 2025

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... tense international relations, investors must continue to navigate climate change implications, energy security, and supply chain issues." As for AI, there is an estimated US$1 trillion expected to be invested into AI infrastructure over the next few ...

Geopolitical tensions create investor opportunity: Franklin Templeton

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Escalating geopolitical tensions around the world has made defense a critical focus for investors, according to a new paper from Franklin Templeton. These geopolitical pressures, comparable in impact to climate change, are now immediate, direct, and ...

Investors zero in on nature, human rights nexus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has finally tackled the complex issue of nature and human rights in the first comprehensive framework published last week. The UN-convened initiative says more investors and companies are ramping up nature ...

Big names back plastics phaseout

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... the call for a global plastic treaty; one that provides strong and binding targets for everyone across the plastics supply chain," Clare Wood, portfolio specialist at Stewart Investors said. "We believe that encouraging companies to take action to reduce ...

Greenwash top of mind for Kiwi funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... 2023. The former $11 billion to $15 billion - by 36%. Dean said issues like drought affecting agricultural output, supply chain vulnerabilities during extreme weather, and the cost of reputational damage, means the financial case for ESG is top of mind. ...

Investors welcome Future Made in Australia bills

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
... all Australians," said David Scaysbrook, Quinbrook co-founder and managing partner. Australia is battling severe supply chain constraints, acute competition on multiple continents. "Australia has many comparative advantages these countries don't enjoy. ...

Good governance on cyber threats

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... top of the list of organisational fears. Key updates to the Cyber Security Governance Principles include digital supply chain risk, data governance and regulatory and legislative shifts. "Over recent years, global conflicts and the evolution of cybercrime ...

ASX100 slavery disclosure strong

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... 'F' grade being the sixth lowest ranking. The most effective reporting practice was identified as a focus on supply chain due diligence. Collaboration versus suspension Slavery poses significant legal and reputational risks to investors and organisations ...

Climate adaptation presents $100bn opp: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... protection), and investing in dual-purpose technologies such as microgrids and energy storage. Infrastructure damage, supply chain disruptions and rising social unrest and polarisation represent global systemic risks, Sellick added. "These are not ingredients ...

New risks on board watch list

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Compliance, regulation, and climate change are the red-hot topics for boards, who are pessimistic about Australia's economic and business prospects, the latest update from the Australian Institute of Company Directors reveals. Nearly two-thirds (61%) ...