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AI-washing and cyber-washing

JAMES NORTH, FRIEDA CHAN, EUGENIA KOLIVOS  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
As artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security technologies become increasingly central to both business operations and consumer engagement, organisations are moving to highlight their digital technology capabilities. In the absence of specific ...

HESTA says ethical screens partly to blame for 'disappointing' ESG returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
Riddhima Talwani HESTA's Sustainable Growth option returned members 2.75% over the last year. In comparison, its High Growth and Conservative options returned 11.5% and 6.4% respectively. In a statement to Financial Standard HESTA noted member aligned ...

MetLife IM head of sustainability strategies group departs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has bid farewell to its head of sustainability strategies group (SSG). SSG is responsible for MIM's sustainability aspirations, including oversight on sustainability governance, sustainability analytics, product development ...

ANZ to grant $250k for remote community projects

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
The 2026 Seeds of Renewal program, a long-running initiative between ANZ and Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR), has opened applications, which will see $250,000 funded to help remote communities across Australia. The program can grant funding ...

Report targets fossil fuel outreach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Fossil fuel companies are reaching millions of Australian children through schools, museums, sporting clubs and educational programs, prompting fresh calls for tighter oversight of industry engagement with young people. A report from climate communications ...

Pendal backs Australia's sovereign green bond

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Pendal Group has invested in the Australian government's inaugural green bond to support the nation's transition to a low-carbon economy. Via its Regnan Credit Impact Trust and Pendal Sustainable Australian Fixed Interest Fund, the investment is backing ...

Investment groups form alliance against modern slavery

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
A joint letter combining over 100 signatories of institutional investors, businesses, unions and related organisation was sent to the government advocating for reform to address underlying risks in modern slavery. The letter was sent to the Attorney-General ...

Moreton Capital Partners launches El Niño-dedicated hedge fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Moreton Capital Partners (MCP), founded by two Australian commodities experts, has launched a hedge fund strategy targeting dislocations caused by El Niño and is seeking to raise US$500 million raise by the end of September. The MCP Special Opportunities ...

Future Group partners with Aberdeen Investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Future Group is partnering with UK-based asset manager Aberdeen Investments to invest in global sustainable infrastructure. Future Group said it will also allocate capital to Aberdeen's global sustainable infrastructure strategy. The partnership will ...

Koda Capital names head of responsible investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Koda Capital has named Kate Turner as the head of responsible and impact investments and partner. In the role, Turner will lead and further strengthen Koda Capital's responsible and impact investing capability while working closely with advisers and ...