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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 ...

CBA slashes oil and gas financing

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... year and is pressuring the other major banks to follow suit. Morgan Pickett, a policy analyst at Market Forces said: "Australia's biggest bank has officially ended any new finance for coal whether for power or making steel unless it's proven to be ...

Family offices back new climate fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... annual cash yield and the ability to redeem their units after three years. Investors value getting de-risked exposure to Australia's climate tech companies, while retaining flexibility and liquidity." Argus Advisory said investments that deliver environmental ...

Super board moves: ART, Aware, Brighter Super

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... brings extensive experience in governance and leadership across an array of sectors, serving as chair of Day Hospitals Australia, Seqwater, Workcover Queensland and the Gladstone Ports Corporation. He has also been a director of the Aboriginal and Torres ...

LGT Crestone taps alternatives and ESG expert

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... client assets globally, has appointed Darragh Kennelly as senior investment analyst within its Chief Investment Office in Australia. Kennelly previously spent six years at Escala Partners, where he co-led the firm's alternatives research and ESG ...

AMP recruits former SSGA sales manager

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... boasts over 20 years of experience in launching and supporting international and domestic asset management companies in Australia. Prior to her latest role, she served as vice president and national sales manager at State Street Global Advisors for five ...

Super funds pump more into Atmos Renewables

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... million to the 100 megawatts (MW)/400 megawatt hours (MWh) Merredin Battery Energy Storage System (MBESS) in Western Australia, Atmos' first greenfield development and battery project to reach financial close. It is expected to create 70 jobs during ...