Governance

Broad exclusions in defence investing don't work anymore: Experts

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The Future Fund confirmed it has not reviewed its exclusions framework in defence investments recently, the Senate Committee heard in late May.

ACCC sues Grill'd over alleged 'greenwashing' tree-planting promotion

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched Federal Court proceedings against Grill'd, alleging the burger chain misled consumers about the extent of donations made under its Tree Day Tuesday environmental campaign.

UK proposes to simplify product-level climate disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The UK government is proposing to simplify product-level climate disclosure rules to reduce undue burden on firms.

James Hardie hit with class action over performance disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
James Hardie is facing a class action from investors alleging it engaged in misleading conduct when disclosing its earning guidance in 2025.

Most ASX300 boards comprise nearly 40% women: Index

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
The majority of the top 300 ASX-listed companies boast of having boards with nearly 40% female representation, as all-male boards are soon to be a thing of the past, the 2026 Board Diversity Index (BDI) reveals.

Traditional frameworks no longer suitable in new world: BDO

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Australian organisations operating with a traditional risk management framework should look to rehashing the structure, as they were never designed to handle the growing collage of contemporary risks, according to new BDO research.

Lonsec launches governance tool as scrutiny of investment oversight intensifies

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
Lonsec has launched a new investment governance solution aimed at helping financial advice licensees, trustees and investment committees strengthen oversight of approved product lists as regulatory scrutiny of investment governance continues to increase.

Government unveils $47bn national housing overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The federal government has unveiled a sweeping $47 billion housing strategy aimed at tackling Australia's worsening affordability crisis, lifting housing supply and reshaping the country's rental, tax and social housing settings over the long term.

Federated Hermes launches ESG-led global equity fund

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
Federated Hermes has expanded its Australian wholesale offering with the launch of the Federated Hermes Global Equity Fund, as investor demand for globally diversified strategies with integrated ESG considerations continue to grow.

ASIC flags disclosure flaws in mandatory climate reports

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has raised concerns over the use of misleading disclaimers, inconsistent climate risk disclosures and unclear reporting assumptions in the first round of mandatory sustainability reports lodged ...
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