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ASFI launches physical risk inclusion in sustainable finance taxonomy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2026  |  NEWS
... and practice Nicole Yazbek-Martin said. "An expanded taxonomy would also help align actors across lending, investment, insurance and public financing, turning individual resilience actions into a more coordinated response at scale." For institutional ...

Genetic testing ban takes effect for life insurance

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2026  |  NEWS
Australians can access genetic testing without risking discrimination in life insurance under a new ban that took effect on October 8, with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) also updating its rules to handle complaints involving adverse ...

ASA launches $250m social infra fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2026  |  NEWS
... operated by Equal Living Group and are designed for long term government funding programs including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). ASA Real Estate Partners managing partner Tim Slattery said: "We really like alternate real asset sectors ...

Physical climate risk gap needs investor scrutiny: IGCC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
... economy...there's a question mark there. It's a legitimate question." The NCRA found while large companies in the energy, insurance and banking sectors have the resources to conduct climate risk assessments on their own portfolios and to invest ...

Podcast: Super El Niño: Winners and losers

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
... creating both opportunities and downside risks. 🚩 Climate risks now affect almost every sector From supply chains and insurance costs to resource availability and consumer spending, climate-related impacts are becoming embedded across the broader ...

Podcast: Financial inclusion at a crossroad

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
... having a bank account. It encompasses access to affordable financial products and services, including savings, credit, insurance, investments and retirement solutions. While Australia has one of the world's highest rates of financial account ownership ...

CME Group to launch wind power derivative contracts

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... stack - all on the same platform as natural gas, power and weather." Meanwhile, Vaisala Xweather general manager of insurance sales David Whitehead added: "Our work with CME Group brings the same independent, trusted, and rigorously modelled data behind ...

Podcast: When energy security is the new currency

THE GREENER WAY  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... analysis into practical inputs that can be incorporated into investment decisions and asset valuation frameworks. ⚠️ Insurance markets may face increasing pressure Climate risk is creating both opportunities and concerns for insurers. Demand for ...

WTW urges firms to stress test Lithium Triangle exposure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026  |  NEWS
... chains and balance sheets," the report said. "Embedding scenario insight into strategic planning, risk management and insurance design can help leaders manage volatility, protect capital and strengthen resilience as lithium markets become more contested." ...

Northern Trust AM Australia shares in $4.3bn climate transition mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026  |  NEWS
... manager will be allocated US$400 million ($571m) from the Labor Pension Fund, US$100 million ($143m) from the Labor Insurance Fund, and US$100 million ($143m) from the National Pension Insurance Fund. The mandate term will last five years. The fund managers ...
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