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Responsible investors should be wary of defence developments: Zenith

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Increased global conflict has driven investor interest in defence sectors but there isn't a solid line between ESG and defence stocks, with the latter presenting more exposure across different sectors due to the current macro developments. Zenith Investment ...

Surge in AI usage, new apps overwhelm energy efficiency: IEA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) energy efficiency per individual task is being overshadowed by the surge in the number of users and launch of energy-intensive AI applications, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The ...

Macquarie AM finances over $1bn to support social housing in France

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has provided an additional $164 million (€100m) to social housing provider Vilogia in France, bringing its total financing to $1.05 billion (€639m). Since 2022, MAM has supported Vilogia's long-term plans of addressing ...

Court finds NZ Super exclusions policies 'unlawful'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
New Zealand's High Court has ruled against the nation's super fund, finding some of its policies are "unreasonable and unlawful" in regards to how it treats companies accused of human rights breaches. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa ...

Government kicks off Investor Front Door pilot projects

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government Catherine King, and minister for industry and innovation and minister for science Tim Ayres unveiled the Investor Front Door's first pilot projects. ...

Macquarie lends $191m to UK's social housing provider

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Macquarie Asset Management has financed one of UK's largest social housing providers, Places for People, with a £100 million ($191m) debt facility. Places for People is a not-for-profit housing association, owning and managing around 262,000 homes ...

CEFC backs Australian Ethical's new fund with $125m

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical has launched a new fund for wholesale investors to access institutional grade private markets investments, with a cornerstone commitment of up to $125 million from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). CEFC's commitment to ...

ARENA commits $25m to turbocharge truck electrification in Victoria

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing $25.3 million for the Victorian energy supplier - NewVolt - to develop three fast-charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks in the state. NewVolt will provide fast charging to both ...

ImpactX, Impact Ag show investment case for natural capital

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
ImpactX Markets and Impact Ag Australia have completed a pilot project demonstrating regenerative agriculture can deliver measurable ecological improvements alongside financial performance. The project embedded the regenerative approach across five ...

Circular economy needs to be realigned for effective deployment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Although a circular economy is modelled to eliminate waste and pollution, new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) indicates there are recurring challenges around it. A circular economy is a system that aims to minimise waste by keeping materials ...