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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 ...

U Ethical appoints distribution lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... Management. U Ethical chief executive Brett Jollie said the appointment represents an important step as the responsible investment manager seeks to expand its market presence and strengthen relationships across the industry. "Stuart combines deep technical ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... countries' top companies, financial institutions, and industry associations in Paris on June 10 at the Critical Minerals Investment Forum. The statement calls for greater mobilisation of private capital to build resilient and diversified critical minerals ...

UK proposes to simplify product-level climate disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... firms. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates the financial services industry in the UK, estimates investment firms could save around £20 million ($41.6m) a year by replacing detailed product-level reports based on the Task Force on ...

Funding into environmental R&D up, but not in line with inflation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... research and development (R&D) rose modestly in 2024 to 2025, with environmental sciences emerging as the largest area of investment as funding increasingly aligns with Australia's net zero ambitions. New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics ...

New Forests launches global natural capital strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... Landscape Opportunities strategy marks a significant step in the evolution of New Forests as a global natural capital investment manager," he said. "We are seeing strong investor demand for scalable, institutional strategies that provide diversified ...

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 ...

Is there an ethical way to play AI?

VINNAY CCHODA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Balancing innovation and sustainability in one of the most compelling investment themes of our time. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a defining force in the global economy. It is already accelerating progress in many industries including ...