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Net Zero Asset Managers relaunches

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... opportunity," said NZAM steering committee chair Rebecca Mikula-Wright. "Since its inception, NZAM has helped improve market transparency and increase alignment between asset managers and their clients' expectations. The strong participation in today's ...

Super moves: Mercer, AusSuper, Future Fund, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... industry body promoting best-practice standards across alternative investments. As a trustee, Gupta will focus on transparency, manager-investor alignment, governance, risk management and operational resilience. She leads alternative strategies at the ...

Podcast: ESG in 2026 - Evolution or revolution?

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... 2026, explaining why there's still plenty of opportunities out there for sustainable investors, the importance of transparency, and the need for a reliable ESG fund labelling system. He also breaks down Australian Ethical's approach to investing ...

Nest puts call out for ethical manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... supporting closer alignment with member preferences, enhanced oversight of ethical policy compliance, and greater transparency," the fund said. The move also creates an opportunity to evaluate the full breadth of what is available in the market and ensure ...

Australia's anti-corruption commitment regresses: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... a growing trend of developed countries struggling with their anti-corruption commitments, according to non-profit Transparency International. As Australia retains a relatively high ranking in the 2025 index of 76 points, over the long term, the country's ...

Nest forms Assembly Group to democratise investing

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... affecting their pensions. Nest chief executive Ian Cornelius said the initiative underscores Nest's commitment to transparency, accountability and member engagement. "We're excited to give our members a direct voice in decisions that affect their financial ...

Accounting for Nature granted $250k to develop nature positive labelling program

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... of the science. The support from NAB Foundation enables us to accelerate efforts to build tools that bring greater transparency and credibility to nature markets," Ward said. Meanwhile, NAB business lending executive Rowan Munchenberg said the investment ...

Investors pressure BP over 'undisciplined' capex decisions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... for shareholders by BP sanctioning projects that are not competitively advantaged, suggesting a need for greater transparency from the company as to how it assesses project competitiveness when making FIDs," it said. When it comes to executing projects ...

Australian Anti-Slavery Commission Office recommends key policy reforms

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
... confidence, and create a level playing field for responsible business practises. The recommendations move beyond transparency-based reporting regimes to a more effective, risk-based approach in line with good practice, and domestic and international ...

Avetta Partners develops new social responsibility risks tool

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... suppliers and contractors to respond to questions around modern slavery policy and controls; supply chain risk and transparency; labour policies and practices; supplier audits; training and awareness; and remediation processes. It also highlights non-compliance ...