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Australian Ethical calls on PM to 'meet the expectations of Australians'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... is a pressing and escalating challenge that impacts our environment, economy, and the wellbeing of all Australians. Australia has both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead by example in the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C," McMurdo ...

Fortescue, Climate Energy Finance call to reform fossil fuel subsidy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
A new report from Climate Energy Finance (CEF) found that Australia's largest taxpayer-funded fossil fuel subsidy - the diesel Fuel Tax Credit (FTC) scheme - has led to dependence on imported high-emissions diesel to power mining operations. CEF said ...

CareSuper adds three to investments team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... Merrill Lynch. She also currently sits on the Certification Assessment Panel for the Responsible Investment Association Australia. "We are fortunate to have Caroline, Matthew and Andrea on board. Their expertise will add enormous value to our outstanding ...

Global X ETFs on a hiring spree, readies for $12bn FUM

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Global X ETFs can't seem to stop hiring, adding five new team members to its operations this month as its asset base tips over $11 billion in June, well ahead of its FUM target. Adding AI muscle to its technology team, Global X has hired David Croft ...

Mutual Trust appoints family office specialist

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... department across the group. This year, Mutual Trust was recognised by Euromoney as Best for Family Office Services in Australia.

Vision Super sells down G8 Education holdings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... holding represents about 0.01% of the total portfolio as at June 30, it said. G8 Education runs about 400 centres across Australia, with more than 40,000 children on its books.

Climate-related transition planning consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... introductory overview of transition planning best practices and endorse a recommended transition plan disclosure framework for Australia organisations. The government announced funding for the initiative in its 2024-25 Budget and committed to release ...

Alliance formed to demand polluters pay their 'fair share'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... risks. According to the organisation, coal, oil and gas corporations, which are responsible for up to three quarters of Australia's climate pollution, take billions in government handouts, and often pay less tax than other sectors. Despite making "mega ...

Female participation in the workforce hits record high

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... shows a continued resilience with the Australian labour market which would be positive news for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) going forward. "Employment growth was in line with consensus forecasts and average monthly employment growth, with the ...

VC firm invests in National Renewable Network

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... NRN seeks to unlock the potential of virtual power plant technology and help open battery storage capacity throughout Australia. NRN also partners with energy retailers and solar installers to increase the uptake of household solar and battery storage ...