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Origin Energy acquires 5% stake in battery cleantech Allegro

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... technology could complement other storage projects within Origin's portfolio." "Long duration storage could supplement the high demand peak period covered by the 460MW Eraring battery currently under development and add to the overnight generation availability ...

Chinese listed companies that invest in ESG show higher quality financial reporting: Study

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
An analysis of Chinese listed companies has found that those that invest in ESG-related projects show high quality financial reporting and accountability, according to a new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers. CDU Professor of Accounting ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... market. This comes as an analysis of Chinese listed companies has found that those that invest in ESG-related projects show high quality financial reporting and accountability. ESG factors are now firmly embedded in Asia's diverse markets, Fidelity ...

New Forests adds California forestry assets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
Global nature-based real assets manager New Forests has bought a 7,600 hectare timber asset in the Mount Shasta region of California. It is the first asset acquired by New Forests' Forest Climate Solutions Fund (FCS) which focuses on combining returns ...

Rest bolsters impact portfolio with private equity investment

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
In a strategic push to meet its impact investment objectives, Rest has invested in a pooled buyout fund run by European private equity firm ARCHIMED. The investment is part of a broader initiative to fulfill the superannuation fund's target allocation ...

Executive appointment roundup: First Sentier, MaxCap, Northcape, Federated Hermes

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... strategy across the MaxCap Group business. Executive chair Wayne Lasky commented: "We are delighted to welcome another very high-calibre professional to our EAC. Chris is a leading ESG strategist and execution specialist and is highly regarded in the ...

RIAA CEO Simon O'Connor to exit after 10 years

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
After serving as chief executive of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for more than 10 years, Simon O'Connor is leaving the professional network at the end of this year. O'Connor took the position in February 2013, leaving ...

Fidante partners with Proterra Asia

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... sustainable food and agriculture businesses in Asia is a highly sought-after proposition to global investors seeking innovative, high growth opportunities," he said. "We are excited to support Proterra Asia to bring their exceptional offering to investors ...

Forrest and US government back First Nations start-ups

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... development and empowerment. The program is led by a group of Australian First Nations investors wanting to fund early-stage and high-growth companies and supported by the US Consulate General Perth and Minderoo's Generation One. A delegation of 10 First ...

First two ISSB standards released - what investors need to know

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) first two finalised standards - providing guidance for companies to disclose high quality ESG information to investors. The standards - International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) S1 General ...