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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 ...

Nest mandates IFM Investors for climate credit strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The UK National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) has mandated IFM Investors with £200 million ($382m) for its growth credit strategy to invest in next-generation climate technologies. Through this mandate, Nest said it will support innovative projects ...

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 ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has signed a statement on behalf of Australia's super sector to accelerate investments in critical minerals projects in G7 countries. The statement was formally adopted by a meeting of the ...

ACCC sues Grill'd over alleged 'greenwashing' tree-planting promotion

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Grill'd, alleging the burger chain misled consumers about the extent of donations made under its Tree Day Tuesday environmental campaign. The ...

New Forests launches global natural capital strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
New Forests has launched its first global natural capital strategy, targeted towards institutional investors. The launch of the Global Landscape Opportunities (GLO) strategy offers investments across forestry, agriculture, and complementary markets ...

Private markets offer new opportunities for responsible investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Responsible investment principles are becoming increasingly important in private markets as investors seek to balance financial returns with environmental and social outcomes, according to new research highlighting the growing role of ESG considerations ...

First Sentier MUFG unveils investor guide to ocean risks

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... those risks to their portfolio, and really come up with specific outcomes and engagement questions to be able to evaluate and act on those risks better," Hazra said. Hazra noted we are all getting a free subsidy in terms of natural climate regulation ...

Private sector pushes for NZ modern slavery law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... signatories said. Australian Human Rights Institute director Justine Nolan recently said while the current Australian Modern Slavery Act raises awareness in educating people on the problem but falls short in following through and being effective. She ...

James Hardie hit with class action over performance disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... deceptive conduct and breached its continuous disclosure obligations, in contravention of relevant sections of the Corporations Act 2001 and ASX listing rules. Jamies Hardie said it considers it has at all times complied with the disclosure requirements ...