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Amid economic uncertainty, "overlooked" co-ops and mutuals thrive

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... and structure for social business that exists to deliver benefits back to members. Including member-owned superannuation funds, CMEs contribute around 7-8% of GDP. BCCM found the number of CMEs in Australia rose slightly during 2022, despite consolidation ...

Super funds consider future of PwC contracts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... for any new or additional service provision to the fund." AustralianSuper and HESTA are not the only large superannuation funds that hold contracts with PwC. An examination of the largest superannuation funds that are considered "ESG Leaders" by Rainmaker ...

Podcast: Capturing green returns - Mamadou-Abou Sarr

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... associated with the low carbon transition while using the withholding tax rates applicable to Australian superannuation funds.

Jones calls for taxonomy to clarify greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... funding will allow ASIC to increase its existing surveillance of suspected greenwashing by listed companies, superannuation funds and investment managers. ASIC will also be able to pursue larger and more complex matters, further clarifying the market ...

Turning PV waste into investment opportunity

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... and recycling schemes through the $26 million National Product Stewardship Investment Fund. In Australia, superannuation funds and professional investment management companies including Australian Ethical and Australian Super are investing in recycling ...

Push for greater ESG alignment in C-Suite pay

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023  |  NEWS
... financial and non-financial risks." CPS 511 took effect for banks as of January 2023, with insurance and superannuation funds falling under the standard as of July 2023 and the rest of APRA-regulated entities falling in from January 2024. Grogan noted ...

Pathzero completes Series A fundraising round

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... companies to bring down emissions." Pathzero has signed strategic deals locally with several asset managers and superannuation funds, including HESTA. "Pathzero is growing rapidly, and we want to ensure we exceed the expectations of newly signed customers," ...

ASIC warns directors over sustainability disclosures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... focus on the sustainability-related disclosure and governance practices of listed companies, managed funds, superannuation funds and green bonds. ASIC commissioner Sean Hughes has said that effective regulatory frameworks for sustainable finance "continues ...

APRA publishes results of banking climate vulnerability assessment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... Practice Guide CPG 229 Climate Change Financial Risks (CPG 229), which is designed to assist banks, insurers and superannuation funds in managing climate-related risks and opportunities as part of their existing risk management and governance frameworks. ...

Regulatory roundup on key sustainability developments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... entities to build their capability in this important area," Rowell said. "Until then, we expect insurers, superannuation funds, and even non-financial services companies, to benefit from the insights in the CVA: both from a technical perspective of the ...