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First Sentier terminates ESG infra fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
First Sentier Investors is winding up its Responsible Listed Infrastructure Fund. First Sentier has advised investors that the fund - both the hedged and unhedged classes - will be terminated on March 28. "Following careful consideration, First Sentier ...

Banks' culture, conduct has government committee 'deeply concerned'

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
A parliamentary committee has flagged serious governance concerns within Australia's big banks, saying it has seen a reversal of hard-won gains from the Royal Commission. The House Standing Committee on Economics released its annual report into Australia's ...

Nature-related education initiatives scaled up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released two capacity-building tools in response to the need for upskilling on nature-related issues. At the same time, the PRI and others will work together to further educate global corporates. ...

Government creates $1bn green iron fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
The Albanese government is boosting green iron manufacturing and supply chains via a $1 billion Green Iron Fund, about half of which will support the Whyalla steelworks transformation. The government said the fund will support early mover green iron ...

Perennial Partners hunts new ESG expert

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Perennial Partners' co-head of ESG has departed to take on a role in the US. After more than five years in the role, Emilie O'Neill has left Perennial Partners where she served as co-head of ESG and senior equities analyst. O'Neill joined Perennial ...

Cbus hunts for new ESG head

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
Talieh Williams has left Cbus after just eight months to be BGH Capital's head of ESG. At Cbus, Williams was the head of ESG integration; Cbus is now on the hunt for a replacement. She was responsible for supporting the creation of long-term returns ...

Cbus recruits lead for new core equities portfolio

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
... over the 10 years to 31 December 2024. Separately, Cbus is on the hunt for a ESG lead following the departure of Talieh Williams after eight months in the role. Williams has joined BGH Capital as its head of ESG.

Young investors' appetite for ESG investing dwindles: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025  |  NEWS
While interest in screens relating to environmental and living wage issues remains strong, passion for ESG investing is waning - particularly among younger investors. Research from Cerulli Associates shows enthusiasm for ESG products has plateaued ...

Warakirri adds NSW citrus orchard to ag fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
Warakirri Asset Management acquired a citrus orchard via its Diversified Agriculture Fund, marking the strategy's first investment in New South Wales. The orchard, located in the Riverina, is spread across 160 hectares and features several citrus ...

TNFD adds to sector guidance, scores funding

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025  |  NEWS
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released final guidance on four new sectors and draft guidance on a further three, as it also nets strategic funding from The Rockefeller Foundation. The TNFD has released final sector ...