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Westpac launches social term deposit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
The major bank has launched Australia's first Social Tailored Deposit, designed for those seeking investments focused on delivering improved social outcomes. Westpac has launched Australia's first Social Tailored Deposit, a medium to long term investment ...

Major instos, family offices headline Impact Investment Summit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
The 2025 Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific is set to be the biggest ever, featuring heavyweights from Macquarie Group, such as Viktor Shvets and former chief executive Nicholas Moore, set to headline this year's event that focuses on scaling investments ...

Net zero, energy transition key election items: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... credits. "... winding back fuel tax credits could reduce the structural budget deficit by about 10%, or $4 billion a year. The impact on households would be extremely small: prices at the supermarket would increase by an average of about 0.35 of 1% - ...

Future IM/Pact expands partnerships, appoints chair

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... IM/Pact said. "Our passion has always been to bring more women into the capital allocation process, which has such a huge impact on the global economy and society," Beattie said. "Australia's private wealth market matches the superannuation sector ...

WTW names head of real assets

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... transition to a net zero world.." "We are excited that she is now back with our business team and are looking forward to the impact she will have on our clients and the broader investment community in Australia."

Macquarie, Westpac invest in social enterprise fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... homelessness and young people. The SELF will provide loans of up to $500,000 with a focus on lending that enables greater social impact and job creation. The fund has raised a total of $4.2 million from a range of partners, including Westpac Foundation ...

CFA Institute scrubs 'ESG' from ESG certificate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... varied meanings in different markets. The term "sustainable investing" now more accurately captures the broader, long-term impact and investing goals that the certificate aims to support." It comes just four years after the certificate was launched. ...

Advertisers to adhere to new Environmental Claims Code

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... claims', this is defined as any message or representation that the business or service advertised has a neutral or positive impact on the environment; is less harmful for the environment than alternatives; or has specific environmental benefits. ...

US rejects SDGs, Agenda 2030

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
The US has rejected the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2030, which aim to end poverty and tackle climate change, under a new administration that is solely focused on putting America first. Minister counsellor to the United Nations ...

Family offices share sustainable investment preferences

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... rewilding or nature conservation, with just 7% invested. That said, 16% said they were interested in investing here. As for impact investing proclivities and intentions, some 42% are looking to invest in climate and environmental sustainability strategies. ...