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OTPP, Fidelity pump money into AI system

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
... Growth. Meanwhile, investors led by Octopus Capital are also injecting a further US$320 million ($480m) into Octopus for innovation and growth. After the split, Octopus will retain a 13.7% stake in Kraken. Kraken's AI-powered operating system is now ...

ESG regulations have significantly shifted: Australian Ethical

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... "One concern we would always have is kind of getting the regulation to be right sized," she said. "So, supportive of innovation in the market and assisting consumers to understand differences in products, but without adding excessively to the regulatory ...

Renewables are cheapest: CSIRO GenCost report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... turbine technology costs. Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres, indicated the government's support for renewables being the cleanest and cheapest national ...

Virescent Ventures backs fire prevention technology

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... utilities, it said. Virescent Ventures managing partner Kristin Vaughan described how the technology is a significant innovation in bushfire prevention measures. "Grid reliability and resilience are among the most critical challenges and opportunities ...

Digital asset firm names investment chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... sophisticated investors seeking regulated access to the sector. The firm said its approach combines digital market innovation with established investment governance frameworks. "We are a digital asset firm that services institutional and sophisticated ...

Investors must be ESG-led amid data centre boom: CEFC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... competitive edge to customers increasingly interested in ensuring sustainable operations," the report read. "The use of innovation should become expected best practice and be rewarded through lower costs and greater recognition." CEFC estimates that ...

Technology transforming biodiversity risk assessments

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
Biodiversity impact assessment is emerging as a crucial framework among firms that strive to mitigate environmental impacts and provide comprehensive climate reporting data. Asset manager Franklin Templeton partnered with Melbourne University's ...

UK regulator proposes governance reforms for ESG ratings firms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... will enhance the UK's reputation as a global sustainable finance hub - attracting investment and supporting growth and innovation." The proposals are open for consultation until 31 March 2026, with the FCA hoping to finalise rules in late 2026.

Green moves: Atlas Arteria, Singtel, Green Building Council

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
... resilience and value." Dalton said the challenges of climate resilience and decarbonisation require collaboration and innovation across the industry, adding that GBCA has been a driving force in setting the standard for healthier, more sustainable communities. ...

DASH reshapes leadership team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... appointments strengthen our operational and governance capabilities while ensuring we remain focused on delivering innovation, efficiency and trust for our clients." The leadership changes follow a period of rapid expansion for the group, including the ...