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Rest, NZ Super Fund top global rankings for best practices

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... transparency and accountability, governance structure and processes, ethical standards and policies, and alignment with sustainable development goals. Rest, NZ Super Fund, and Temasek were the only funds to achieve a perfect score in the Asia Pacific ...

Australian Ethical, CEFC pour $30m into climate tech venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... aligning, it's a powerful moment to invest," Sieb said. "Even in the US, bipartisan backing for energy security and sustainable fuels shows just how durable this opportunity is." Adding to Sieb's comment, co-founder Tom Kline believes the support of ...

Nuveen reaches $650m in commitments for local RE debt strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... includes waste reduction and energy consumption, climate risk analysis and social aspects to structure green loans or sustainable linked loans where applicable. Nuveen head of Australia and the global client group for Southeast Asia Andrew Kleinig said ...

Iress' superannuation consulting business changes hands

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... said the transaction is a key part of the firm's growth strategy, demonstrating its commitment to strategic and sustainable growth. Priest said the firm needs to providing leading services at scale around the most relevant technologies for the superannuation ...

King's honours list recognises excellence in super, finance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... 2025 King's Birthday honours list featured several heavyweights from the superannuation, funds management and sustainable investing sectors. A superannuation fund investments chief was one of the recipients of the highly coveted Medal of the Order ...

Up to two million Aussies could face super tax: FSC

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... superannuation industry recognises there is merit to ensuring the superannuation system remains fair and fiscally sustainable, however the government's current approach risks undermining consumer confidence in Australia's retirement system by changing ...

New Forests sees potential in Vietnamese timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... Ha said it makes an exciting new chapter for the company. "With [New Forests'] support and global expertise in sustainable forestry, we're well-positioned to expand our impact, strengthen our value-added capabilities, and continue leading the ...

Minimum wage to rise 3.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
... has happened over the last four years..." "We are satisfied that the level of wage increase we have determined is sustainable. The labour market remains strong overall, with continuing employment growth, low unemployment and historically high rates of ...

Dai-ichi Life acquires 15% of M&G

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
... complementary international businesses with shared growth ambitions who aim to deliver excellent client service and sustainable shareholder returns. "It will enable us to further capitalise on the significant private market opportunities across Europe ...

UK treasury provides guidance on local pension consolidation

MATT TOLEDO  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025
... that could reduce member outcomes," he continued in the statement. "A voluntary, value-led approach remains the most sustainable path forward." Still, many signatories of the Mansion House Accord are already investing in alternative investments beyond ...