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QIC seeks proposals for $200m energy fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... for the Queensland government's $200 million North West Energy Fund in delivering energy solutions and economic development opportunities across the region. The announcement follows earlier engagements with potential partners, including developers ...

Australia needs a gas transition plan, fast: Grattan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... will need supplies of renewable gases such as biomethane and hydrogen, which the government can drive through the development of targeted grants, finance and a demand-side obligation. A declining gas market will need to be managed very differently, the ...

Government unveils $47bn national housing overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... It also seeks to address workforce shortages and productivity constraints in the construction sector through skills development, streamlined building regulations and greater use of prefabricated and modern construction methods. Alongside supply-side ...

Sustainable debt market reaches US$7tn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... said the rapid growth reflects increasing adoption of labelled debt instruments by governments, banks, corporate and development institutions seeking to fund the transition to lower carbon and more resilient economies. Social and sustainability bonds ...

Modern methods of construction key to solving the housing crisis

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) found modern methods of construction (MMC) can cut construction costs by 20%, representing savings of $14 million for a typical Sydney apartment building. The Built Different: Modern Methods ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... less stable. "One of the ramifications of what's happened in the Middle East is significant financial services development across the peninsula. I don't think anyone expected those areas to come under missile or drone attack. That was not a scenario ...

Schroders Greencoat acquires APF Energy

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... with one of the densest gas distribution networks in Europe, makes it a particularly attractive market for biomethane development. Paris-based SWEN Capital Partners operates in private markets, specialising in private equity, unlisted infrastructure ...

Federated Hermes launches ESG-led global equity fund

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... been managed since 2007 and oversees approximately US $5.8 billion in assets globally. Associate director of business development Liz White said the launch reflects growing demand among Australian wholesale investors for broader global diversification ...

ISS STOXX Sustainability names new APAC head

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
ISS STOXX strengthens its sustainability business in APAC with the appointment of a new regional head. Julia Leske has been promoted to head of sustainability business, APAC, which is a newly-created role reporting to the group's global head of ...

Shareholders question Macquarie's climate change commitment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Macquarie Group shareholders are questioning if the investment giant is still committed to aligning its finances with the goal of net zero by 2050 and if so, how it plans to assess its fossil fuel financing activity for compliance. Shareholders have ...
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