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UniSuper changes weapons threshold on sustainable option

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... Income investment options has also been updated to exclude companies with any reported revenue from the production of tobacco, manufacture of nicotine alternatives and tobacco-based products, excluding the supply of key products necessary for the manufacture ...

Podcast: A deep-green investing mindset

THE GREENER WAY  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... with a client's values and ESG preferences, clarifying what they want to exclude or include (such as mining, defense, tobacco), and discussing "levels of greenness" and potential performance trade-offs-especially when sectors like materials or oil ...

Government seeks to exclude tobacco, gambling from R&D subsidies

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The government is seeking feedback on draft legislation to stop gambling and tobacco related activities being eligible for research and development (R&D) tax incentives. Treasury is looking to amend the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 to exclude the ...

False exclusion claims see Prime Super fined

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
Prime Super paid a penalty of $18,780 after it claimed it "excluded entirely" manufacturers of tobacco products when it had indirect holdings in six companies. ASIC issued an infringement notice to the $8 billion super fund over misleading statements ...

HESTA pays $40k fine for greenwashing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
... also confirmed today that Prime Super paid a penalty of $18,780 after it claimed it "excluded entirely" manufacturers of tobacco products when it had indirect holdings in six companies. ASIC issued an infringement notice to the $8 billion super fund ...

Aberdeen drops 'sustainable' from fund name

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
... allowing the fund to achieve a broader market exposure," Aberdeen explained. "ESG screening will remain, with restrictions on tobacco, controversial weapons, thermal coal and companies in violation of global norms such as the UN Global Compact, as well ...

Pendal, Regnan funds expand controversial weapons exclusions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
... investment funds," Pendal said. The change was effective June 30 and adds to the list of exclusions already in place, including tobacco production and extraction or exploration for fossil fuels. The funds also don't invest in companies that derive 10% ...

ART extends exclusions in Socially Conscious option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... fossil fuel generation; alcohol; gambling; and adult entertainment. Additionally, any investment that gets any revenue from tobacco and alternative smoking products, or any company that has any involvement in controversial weapons; nuclear weapons; or ...

Warakirri adds kiwifruit orchards to farmland fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... and financial outcomes as part of portfolio construction. It will specifically exclude assets involving the farming of tobacco, hemp, cannabis, palm oil, planned or historic deforestation, and short-hold farmland strategies. The fund's indicative portfolio ...

Green moves: Australian Ethical, HOPE Housing, IGCC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025  |  NEWS
... director of ASX-listed Iress and holds advisory roles with the ASIC Consultative Panel and the Global Advisory Council for Tobacco-Free Portfolios. In recognition of his industry and community contributions, he was appointed a Member of the Order of ...
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