Investment

More funding needed to modernise renewable energy infrastructure

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
With reference to the International Energy Agency report, QIC has indicated investors are neglecting a critical decarbonisation pathway by prioritising development of new renewable energy facilities over modernising existing infrastructure.

Instos win big on Australian steel

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
AustralianSuper and Vanguard upped their holdings in BlueScope in the wake of the steel producer rejecting a $13 billion takeover bid.

ESG's 'spiritual recession' coming to an end: Zenith

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
Zenith Investment Partners says responsible investing is showing signs of recovery after facing a challenging time due to political pushback.

Big tech has "inconsequential" emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
Top technology companies lack in mobilising low-carbon investments through capital expenditure and R&D, even though they have an emissions transition plan and report details under a recognised methodology.

Fund managers cite net zero, active ownership as top focus: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
Net zero and active ownership, including proxy voting, are the top areas of responsible investment focus for fund managers, Frontier Advisors' annual survey reveals.

ESG adding value to private equity investments: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
Despite the current mixed sentiment toward ESG in some areas, a new report demonstrates how it can add value to private investments when executed correctly.

Sustainable investing trends for 2026: Morningstar Sustainalytics

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
The new year brings an optimistic outlook in terms of investor sentiment on sustainability, Morningstar Sustainalytics' 2026 Sustainable Investing Trends report suggests.

Supercharging investment in the green transition: Australia's year in review

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
In a joint statement, key members of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water reflected on investments in clean energy projects in 2025.

CPPIB, Stonepeak acquire stake in Castrol from BP

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
Stonepeak, the global infrastructure asset manager, has acquired a majority interest in Castrol from BP, valuing the business at about US$10.1 billion.

OTPP, Fidelity pump money into AI system

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026  |  NEWS
The US$1 billion investment positions Kraken, Octopus Energy Group's artificial intelligence utilities operating system, at a value of circa US$8.65 billion, it said.