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ASX selected to develop local carbon exchange

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2024
... centres around proprietary technology, CorTenX to provide "auditable, transparent and secure technology solutions for environmental assets and data-enriched commodities," said Trovio Group​ chief executive Jon Deane. Williamson said the CER is aiming ...

Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... Morningstar with a fine for allegedly exposing investors to controversial weapons companies after proclaiming that its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy strictly excludes such investments. Morningstar's International Shares (Unhedged) ...

Aussie fintech growth counteracted by local challenges: EY

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... significant barriers encountered in raising capital in 2023 were identifying the right investors (57%), followed by macro-environmental factors (44%). However, three in four start-ups surveyed (75%) agree that investors are risk averse when supporting ...

Super funds missing out on rich returns from Aussie agriculture

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... positive contribution," McKay says. "It's crucial to hit return targets and deliver a positive contribution from an environmental sustainability perspective, something that's always been top of mind for us and which we believe will be increasingly ...

Lombard Odier breaks into Australia, issues private credit mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... generating measurable global climate impact and capitalise on "green alpha" potential - investment opportunities where environmental transition could drive growth. "Providing investor access to bespoke income-producing investments within climate transition ...

ASIC to crack down on superannuation misconduct

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... accusing the super fund of misleading its members by investing in sectors it purportedly restricted, due to their environmental and community impact. "The July to September quarter saw ASIC achieve strong results in court and file significant matters ...

Nominations open in FS Sustainability Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... of professionals who are actively shaping the agenda and implementing the strategy on a wide variety of material environmental, social and corporate governance issues. "The inaugural ESG Power50 list recognised progressive performance across a deep range ...

Housing crisis costing Australia $64bn: Aware

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... time for each tenant, the $12.82 million of employer benefits, or the additional $4.2 million in socio-economic and environmental benefits for communities and individuals - the evidence is clear, we must do more." Currently, 1.4 million essential workers ...

GESB debuts first sustainable option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... managing our investments on behalf of members to help them achieve a quality retirement," the fund said. "While we take environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into account when making decisions across the portfolio and throughout the investment ...

Rainmaker names ESG leader super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... Rainmaker Information. The ESG Leader Rating is earned by Australia's best super funds that are implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to a high level, while having a track record of strong investment performance. Australian ...