Governance

US exits major climate groups, sustainability initiatives

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the country from 66 international organisations that "no longer serve American needs", including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

The benefits of modern slavery due diligence laws in Australia

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
Experts have revealed the benefits of modern slavery due diligence laws and ways to approach their development in a recent webinar.

ANZ hit with additional $10m penalty

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The Federal Court has ordered ANZ to pay $250 million in penalties over a wide range of misconduct and systemic risk failures addressed in September, as the bank continues to work on a remediation plan to rectify those issues.

ANZ shareholders deliver 'clear message' at AGM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The major bank has been hit with a second strike against executive pay plans and a clear signal from shareholders in favour of a deforestation resolution.

ASIC releases educational resources on sustainability reporting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
ASIC released new educational materials to help smaller companies and report preparers in understanding and applying the foundational concepts behind the sustainability reporting requirements.

Prioritising governance achieves better shareholder returns: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
A new analysis depicts how top-performing companies set themselves apart through disciplined governance, strategic focus, and clear communication with investors across Asia Pacific, including Australia.

APRA flags governance concerns at HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
APRA said there are "deficiencies in HESTA's board governance and management of risks" which left it unprepared to effectively oversee and manage its recent administrator transition.

Australia, NZ strengthen partnership for healthy, green economy

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to new measures to bolster economic performance and work towards achieving net zero targets.

Improvements needed in modern slavery disclosures: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
Monash University released a report about how Australian companies are reporting on modern slavery in their supply chains.

UK regulator proposes governance reforms for ESG ratings firms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The Financial Conduct Authority wants to make ESG ratings more transparent, reliable, and free of conflicts of interest.