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Landmark greenwashing case against Santos dismissed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) lost its case against Santos, with the federal court determining the oil and gas producer did not engage in greenwashing. On Tuesday, February 17 the federal court handed down its ruling, finding ...

Australia's anti-corruption commitment regresses: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
While scoring highly in the annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), Australia is part of a growing trend of developed countries struggling with their anti-corruption commitments, according to non-profit Transparency International. As Australia retains ...

Government wants clear ESG labels for retail investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
Treasury is welcoming industry feedback on the labelling of sustainable financial products, with a particular focus on retail offerings. The consultation will cover the scope of the labelling system, disclosures, thresholds for labelling, and certain ...

Data centres, AI firms need robust ethical governance framework: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
Data centres and technology firms must up the ante when it comes to establishing robust responsible governance frameworks as the industry faces mounting criticism for its intense water- and energy-hungry usage, according to an expert. ISS STOXX managing ...

Nest forms Assembly Group to democratise investing

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
UK pension fund Nest is democratising its investment approach by calling on members to provide input and recommendations to help guide its investment decisions, forming its inaugural "Member Assembly." The Member Assembly comprises a diversity of members ...

Vision Super adds private markets lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
Industry fund Vision Super has appointed Jonathan Stagg as its new head of unlisted assets. Stagg joins from Zenith Investment Partners, which he joined in November 2023 as part of the real assets research team. There, he covered a diverse mix of infrastructure ...

Ironbark exec finds new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
ASX-listed Associate Global Partners has welcomed a head of private wealth and brokers to its distribution team. Scott Baker joins the multi-boutique asset management firm to support growth and deepen relationships with fund manager partners. He works ...

CEFC commits up to $40m to First Nations-led plantation forestry initiative

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
The Climate Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), alongside multi-asset firm River Capital, is investing up to $40 million in a First Nations-led plantation forestry initiative. Located in the Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands, the landmark plantation ...

KKR splashes $603m on energy transition platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
Global private equity firm KKR is injecting $603 million into HMC's Energy Transition Platform, marking its second climate-related investment in Australia. The commitment will last seven years and is expected to generate a 14% p.a. return. It will be ...

Renewables generate half of energy supply: AEMO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026  |  NEWS
For the first time, in the last three months of 2025 renewable energy powered more than 50% of the national electricity market's (NEM) energy needs, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) said. The Quarterly Energy Dynamics report showed renewables ...