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ART pledges $2bn towards impact investing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025  |  NEWS
... "As a large investor with globally diversified portfolios, we recognise that some of our investments can serve a dual-purpose, delivering financial returns and seeking to make a positive difference," Bradford said. "One of the many attributes of climate ...

Philanthropic sectors want investment advisers to step up

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... new study shows that the philanthropic sector is increasingly demanding investment advisers that can achieve the dual purpose of fulfilling strong financial performance and mission alignment. The Mission Meets Capital report canvassed trusts and foundations ...

Retail agriculture fund to wind up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... recommended to the responsible entity that, as the fund will no longer be economically viable, and it believes that the fund's purpose can no longer be accomplished, that in the best interests of unitholders, the fund should be terminated."

IGCC priorities heard at reform roundtable

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... beyond 2030, and removing fossil fuel subsidies. "There was universal agreement that our environmental laws are not fit for purpose, and an overhaul is overdue. It is encouraging there was widespread support for streamlining approvals for renewable energy ...

CBA slashes oil and gas financing

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Market Forces has commended Commonwealth Bank for slashing its financing for oil and gas from $3.3 billion in 2022 to $800 million in the last financial year and is pressuring the other major banks to follow suit. Morgan Pickett, a policy analyst at ...

Octopus awarded $1bn mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... long-term, sustainable infrastructure investment." Reynolds said both the Octopus and APG teams are strongly aligned in their purpose and ambition. "Together, we will continue delivering projects that create long-term value for investors and communities ...

Former fund investment chief joins JANA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... appointment strengthens our ability to service that growing client base while continuing to deliver deeply considered, purpose-aligned advice," said Michael Maher, head of not-for-profit consulting at JANA. Government figures show that the NFP sector ...

Ascalon snaps up consulting talent

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... "His ability to bridge institutional discipline with advisory needs will be instrumental in helping our clients grow with purpose and clarity." As for Currie, Roga said he brings a grounded, client-first perspective that fits perfectly with Ascalon's ...

Green moves: Aware Super, Fred Hollows Foundation, Justice and Equity Centre

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... practice. She is a member of Rio Tinto Australian Advisory Group and Greatest Good, which connects conscious consumers with purpose-driven organisations to achieve social and environmental impacts. In these advisory roles, Parker provides ethical guidance ...

Platinum executives depart amid merger talks

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 10 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... advisers, championing their efforts and enhancing their ability to serve their clients effectively," he said. "As a firm, our purpose is to enrich the lives of our clients with the greatest probability of achieving their objectives underpinned by our ...