Investment

ESG commitment stable amid shifting sentiment: LGT survey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
LGT Capital Partners' 2026 ESG survey found that while sentiments on responsible investment has shifted commitments have remained largely stable.

Farmer confidence stages a recovery

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
Australian farmer confidence has rebounded sharply from its lowest level since 2006, with improved commodity price expectations and seasonal conditions lifting sentiment across every state, according to Rabobank's latest Rural Confidence Survey.

Palisade expands renewables platform with double acquisitions

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
Palisade Investment Partners has acquired 100% interest in two renewable energy projects in Australia via its Intera Renewables business.

Mirova sets up shop in Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
The sustainable investing arm of Natixis Investment Managers has established a dedicated private assets team in Australia to support the continued growth of Mirova's Energy Transition Infrastructure (MET) activities.

Brookfield wins US$1bn mandate from Nuclear Liabilities Fund

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
Brookfield Asset Management has secured an initial US$1 billion mandate from the UK's Nuclear Liabilities Fund to manage a multi-asset portfolio.

Atlassian Foundation backs climate impact fund

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
The Atlassian Foundation has committed US$1 million ($1.5m) to a new impact investing partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) that will help catalyse more capital for Australian communities facing a changing climate.

Australian Ethical launches ethical fund for wholesale investors

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical has launched the Australian Ethical Balanced Income Fund, in collaboration with Australian Impact Investments (Aii), for wholesale investors, including foundations and not-for-profits.

Nine in 10 advisers concerned about greenwashing: RIAA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
A recent survey by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) found that 94% of advisers have concerns about greenwashing or misleading sustainability claims made by investment products.

Perennial to close three responsible investment funds

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
Perennial Partners will shutter three responsible investment funds that manage $140 million in combined assets, as they fall short of reaching scale and achieving their investment objectives.

MSC Group awarded mandates for natural resources strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026  |  NEWS
MSC Group will provide administration capability and trusteeship for a natural resources strategy focusing on the energy sector and select commodities.