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EPBC Act reforms urgently needed: Industry groups

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... be too. It is now the single biggest barrier to timely, environmentally responsible, renewable energy development in Australia," he said. A recent report by the CEIG found much of the delays to new renewable energy projects, as well as the increased ...

Podcast: Road to regenerative capitalism

THE GREENER WAY  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... investing. They explore the origin of ESG, emphasising its role in changing the culture of asset owners, particularly in Australia. He discusses the transition from ethical investments to responsible and sustainable investments, stressing the need for ...

Aware Super recruits Marsh McLennan risk specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... early 2023. She departed the group in September 2024, having previously worked at BankWest and the Property Council of Australia. Separately, Mercer Superannuation - which is part of the group - last month confirmed the appointment of Dennis Gentilin ...

Green moves: Aware Super, BlackRock, Taylor Fry

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A Housing Australia executive has joined BlackRock Australia as the firm's new head of fixed income and credit product strategy, marking a return to funds management after a distinguished public sector career. Katherine Palmer brings over 12 years ...

Young workers drive DEI in workplace: RIAA panel

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... lack of political will to prop DEI, businesses are mobilising programs to fill in the void. The Property Council of Australia has launched a graduate program to recruit female staff in property and leasing offices. "People need to realise that [gender ...

BlackRock hires Housing Australia treasury chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... head of fixed-income and credit product strategy has returned to funds management after taking on key roles at Housing Australia, New South Wales Treasury, and TCorp. Katherine Palmer brings over 12 years of government balance sheet management and sustainability ...

Former TCorp exec sets up consultancy

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
A longtime investment professional has set up an investment consultancy to advise superannuation funds on the total portfolio approach (TPA) to investment. Nigel Wilkin-Smith founded Long Horizon Enterprises to address what he sees as a glaring gap ...

Greenwashing remains an enforcement priority, says ASIC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... was passed. O'Rourke called it a once-in-a-generation change to financial reporting and disclosure standards in Australia. "What they mean for reporting entities is very significant... it's also really important for addressing the financial system's ...

Russell Investments names investment head for APAC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... and former central banker, with previous roles at Macquarie Bank, JPMorgan, Nomura Securities, and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Australia must address climate adaptation finance gap: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
Australia currently suffers from a lack of investment in adapting to a renewable and climate-resilient future, according to experts, who graded the nation's efforts and transition plan as somewhat of a mixed bag. At the annual Responsible Investment ...