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Geopolitical tensions create investor opportunity: Franklin Templeton

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Escalating geopolitical tensions around the world has made defense a critical focus for investors, according to a new paper from Franklin Templeton. These geopolitical pressures, comparable in impact to climate change, are now immediate, direct, and ...

Permanent disablement claims for mental health explodes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
Total and permanent disability (TPD) claims because of mental health for Australians aged 30 to 40 increased by 732% over the past decade, according to a new report by KPMG, commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI). Although the ...

Greenwash top of mind for Kiwi funds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
NZ responsible investing grew 14% to $294 billion in 2023 with Mint Funds, Milford, NZ Super, and Harbour AM leading the way, according to Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Rachel Tinkler, head of responsible investment for Mint ...

Banksia Foundation names winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2024  |  NEWS
From local community projects to large scale enterprises, this year's winners represent a diverse range of business sectors. "Each of these winners demonstrates a commitment to sustainability that serves as a model for others," said Graz van Egmond ...

Good governance on cyber threats

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has updated its guidance on the escalating threat of cyber security, following Canberra's recent passage of the Cyber Security Bill. AICD said the landscape is moving fast and at scale and cyber security ...

Perpetual reveals decade of philanthropy insights

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
Perpetual, for the first time, has laid bare a decade's worth of data, unveiling insights into the philanthropic and charity sectors. In a special edition of its annual philanthropy insights report, the wealth manager said despite incremental changes ...

Super funds set renewables targets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has welcomed the decision at a recent Treasury investor roundtable to progress work towards encouraging greater investment in Australia's renewables transition. The roundtable was for the ...

World Bank exit policy gets thumbs up from local experts

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
The world's largest development financier has released its long-awaited policy on responsibly divesting, a historic first in its 80-year history. The new policy builds on the Sustainability Policy of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - the ...

Australia among the leaders in lowering carbon emissions

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
... last two months posted the lowest penetration of coal in the national grid. Besides the government, the investment community - fund managers and super funds - plays a critical role. "The report confirms urgent action is required. The $4 trillion in super ...

Green Moves: NorthStar Impact, Aboriginal Investment NT, Care Super

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024  |  NEWS
A former Australian Ethical exec has circled back to the responsible investing space, meanwhile an energy giant's top science expert quits in protest over alleged unsubstantiated net zero claims. Former Australian Ethical CIO David Macri has left Mason ...