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US issues $25bn loan for nuclear power

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a US$17.5 billion ($25bn) loan to finance the purchase of necessary materials for the construction of 10 large-scale commercial nuclear reactors across the country, with each generating 1.1 gigawatt (GW) ...

New Forests expands US forestry footprint

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... with our overall thesis that sustainable forest management in North America has the potential to deliver attractive investment returns while positively contributing to the local economy and environment," he said. Beyond timber production, New Forests ...

Institutional appetite outstrips climate investment opportunities: IGCC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... institutional investors, sentiment remains downbeat due to a shortage of climate-aligned opportunities. The State of Net Zero Investment 2026 surveyed 55 respondents including Australian institutional investors and global managers with Australian operations ...

ARENA commits $95m to next-generation solar research

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... reinforcing Australia's position as a global leader in photovoltaic. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the investment would help ensure Australia remains at the forefront of solar technology development. "Australia helped lead the world ...

New initiative to improve First Nations women participation in business

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... inform future program and product design specifically targeted at supporting First Nations women, support pathways and investment opportunities. Commenting, FNE managing director, foundation and strategy Rick Macourt said a trusted space is needed for ...

Housing affordability requires more than supply: Study

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Australia's housing affordability crisis is being driven less by a shortage of apartments and more by rising house prices and investor activity, according to new research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Published in Cities, the study ...

NZ Super Fund doubles down on sustainability

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... volatility, geopolitical tensions and changing investor attitudes had prompted some to question the relevance of sustainable investment principles. However, it maintained sustainability remains fundamental to long term portfolio construction. The Guardians ...

Nest mandates IFM Investors for climate credit strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... across the real economy," Nest Invest director of public and private markets Rachel Farrell said. Farrell added the investment is also putting members' money to work in ways that move the dial on climate actions, making it a clear "win-win" for both ...

The hidden risks behind critical mineral extractions for investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
As the energy transition accelerates, demand for critical minerals is soaring. However, mining activities can pose "significant" sustainability and financial risks for investors, a new report said. Published by the Asian Investor Group on Climate Change ...

Broad exclusions in defence investing don't work anymore: Experts

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... unlawful". However, experts contest broad-based exclusions don't always have their intended impact. Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) chair Kate Turner, speaking at the RIAA Conference 2026 in Melbourne, noted exclusions are a ...