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Investors bow to political pressure: IGCC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... misguided political pressure on investors to leave global initiatives that support them in addressing climate-related financial risk. "Over 97% of companies have a lead engager. Similarly, over 100 lead investors have elected to list their status as ...

AustralianSuper, HESTA acquire majority stake in housing developer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... institutional investors looking for scalable opportunities to invest in a range of housing choices to deliver appropriate risk-adjusted returns for members. "We believe all Australians should live well in retirement, and to do that they need both super ...

Investors brace for turbulence as Biden backs out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
Investors are preparing for some market turbulence in the US after President Joe Biden pulled out of the race for President against Donald Trump. American Century chief investment officer Rich Weiss said Biden's decision to withdraw as the Democratic ...

Cbus bolsters ESG integration with new hire

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
Seasoned responsible investment and ESG leader Talieh Williams has joined Cbus Super to drive integration of ESG risk and opportunity across portfolios. In the role of head of ESG integration, Williams will support the creation of long-term returns ...

RIAA warns against carbon capture

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
A group of over 500 investors cautions investors and companies against gambling their transition plans on unproven and unscaled technology, as the Senate recommends a ban on carbon capture and storage (CCS). This comes as a host of players ramp up their ...

Demand up for green steel

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... are hedging their bets on a transition away from metallurgical coal in steelmaking (68%), and believe metallurgical coal's risk profile will increase in the next decade (80%). Most investors (59%) believe Australia should export green iron to countries ...

"Critical decade" for energy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... government took over: "There are now more homes with solar than with swimming pools." Aging coal-fired power stations pose a risk, and more renewables will ensure grid reliability. Bowen also emphasized the role of the energy transition in reducing Indigenous ...

MLC awards $285m mandate to Janus Henderson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Markets Equity strategy. The strategy was first made available to Australian investors in August 2023 and seeks consistent risk-adjusted returns by looking to identify attractive opportunities within countries across various states of economic and political ...

TelstraSuper pumps more into renewables

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
TelstraSuper has handed over an undisclosed amount to Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, to be invested in its Net Zero Power Fund. Quinbrook's Net Zero Power Fund, which is targeting US$2 billion, seeks investments that look to support decarbonisation ...

M&A deals ramp up ESG checks

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Australia and report co-author, said investors in Australia are much more influenced by finding value and avoiding regulatory risk than in Europe. "Considering ESG in investment decisions has become non-negotiable for many investors, the extend and depth ...