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New initiative to improve First Nations women participation in business

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... participants will improve practical capability in the core business financial foundations, including the understanding of Australian Business Numbers (ABNs), goods and services tax (GST) and tax obligations, cash flow, and how money moves through a business. ...

Nest mandates IFM Investors for climate credit strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... investors." Nest became the first international owner of IFM last year by taking a 10% stake and joining the other 15 Australian superannuation funds. As part of the strategic partnership, Nest plans to invest in IFM's infrastructure, debt and private ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has signed a statement on behalf of Australia's super sector to accelerate investments in critical minerals projects in G7 countries. The statement was formally adopted by a meeting of the ...

ACCC sues Grill'd over alleged 'greenwashing' tree-planting promotion

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Grill'd, alleging the burger chain misled consumers about the extent of donations made under its Tree Day Tuesday environmental campaign. The ...

Funding into environmental R&D up, but not in line with inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... the largest area of investment as funding increasingly aligns with Australia's net zero ambitions. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed government and R&D spending increased 1% to $4.4 billion in 2024-25 compared to 2022-23. ...

Private markets offer new opportunities for responsible investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... over long time horizons," the report said. Several case studies were cited as examples of RI in action. These included Australian Ethical investment's Growth Opportunities Fund, which had secured more than $700 million in commitments and invests in themes ...

Private sector pushes for NZ modern slavery law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... undue delay and look forward to supporting the progression and implementation of this regime," the signatories said. Australian Human Rights Institute director Justine Nolan recently said while the current Australian Modern Slavery Act raises awareness ...

James Hardie hit with class action over performance disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
James Hardie is facing a class action from investors alleging it engaged in misleading conduct when disclosing its earning guidance in 2025. The ASX-listed building products manufacturer released its Q1FY26 results on 20 August 2025 while also downgrading ...

ANZ to enhance financial literacy for First Nations people in new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... program for improved financial literacy among First Nations communities. The partnership forms part of ANZ's 10-year Australian First Nations Strategy, dubbed Fuelling the Fire, to invest in First Nations-led financial education and wellbeing initiatives ...

Most ASX300 boards comprise nearly 40% women: Index

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... progress on gender diversity, according to the latest BDI, which was compiled by Watermark Search International, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Deloitte. The proportion of female board members steadily rose from 36% in 2024 ...