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Directors welcome new climate reporting regime

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024  |  NEWS
... opportunities as part of the net zero transformation," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "These new laws will modernise our financial system, provide greater information and clarity to investors, and incentivise investment in the net zero transformation. ...

Investors "flying blind" to climate litigation risk

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... risks, including as the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), fail to substantially differentiate between transition risks and legal risks, and provide "little to no" detail on how ...

Treasury publishes climate disclosure legislation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... investors and companies make more informed investment decisions and lay the foundation for a stronger, more robust financial system," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "The government is taking a balanced approach with these changes following extensive consultation ...

Paris overshoot: are investors prepared?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... destabilise socio-economic, political systems and ecological systems, posing a threat to the stability of the financial system. The IGCC is concerned that fundamental institutions will be threatened by physical risk. "We're already seeing conversations ...

Report reveals progress on green finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024  |  NEWS
... harnesses the power of the financial sector to safeguard our economy and underpins the foundation of a resilient financial system." FS Sustainability has summarised the key legislative changes in the year ahead, which you can find here.

ESG in 2024: key trends and legislative changes for the year ahead

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 28 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... anti-ESG rhetoric, industry leaders continued to power ahead with efforts for a greener and more socially ethical financial system and understanding of risk and return - with the awareness that this may be our last chance to prevent irreversible climate ...

Australia joins COP28 gender and just transition partnership

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023  |  NEWS
... livelihoods, health and wellbeing. To deliver a just transition, we must reform the architecture of the global financial system and ensure finance flows to the regions and the people who need it the most. But we must also invest in women's economic ...

RIAA creates co-CEO model to replace outgoing O'Connor

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... that our members want to do even more of." RIAA chair Ross Piper emphasised RIAA's mission "to advance a financial system that aligns capital with a healthy and sustainable economy, society and environment, and the strong passion both Dean and Estelle ...

Greenwashing a serious threat to financial markets: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... superannuation sector and ensuring fair and orderly financial markets are the market regulator's three priorities as the financial system navigates complex and disruptive conditions. The destination, Longo said was "the safety and integrity of the financial ...

New tools available to help investors meet Paris Agreement

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023  |  NEWS
... investment practices progress, to better clarify the different roles of responsible investors in a sustainable financial system. The framework is currently open to consultation from PRI signatories.
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