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Laws to limit US pension plans' use of ESG pass

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... Investment previously said most anti-ESG bills "are based on misconceptions about responsible investment's purpose, its value to investors and beneficiaries, and how it is done." "Many of the bills assume that considering ESG factors, or otherwise ...

First batch of specialist advisers graduate SMSFA program

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
The SMSF Association has seen the graduation of the first cohort of specialist advisers under its revamped SMSF Specialist Adviser (SSA) accreditation. A total of 37 participants completed the program. Since its inception, more than 2300 professionals ...

Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... significantly changed the way we've done things in response to the test. If you're confident that you know where you can add value, you shouldn't really be significantly shifting strategy in response to the test," he said. "If you weren't ...

Robust demand keeps SDA, PBSA assets firmly on investors' radar

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Unique characteristics emerging from alternative real asset sectors such as specialised disability accommodation (SDA) and purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are attracting investors while potentially offering fruitful returns, experts from ...

Diverse leadership cements business growth, positive workplace culture: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... companies had maintained their commitment to gender diversity. "The strong conviction among many Australian companies of the value of gender diversity in executive leadership is encouraging. It again highlights the difference in Australia, where we have ...

Aware Super takes stake in European Outlet Mall Venture platform

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... investments DARE Platform and completed the acquisition of three super-prime office-buildings in central London with a combined value of around £500 million.

Forrests' donation crowns WA as most generous state: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... KPMG urban economist Terry Rawnsley said. "While the cost-of-living crisis squeezed family budgets and led to a fall in the value of donations it didn't stop the Aussie spirit of generosity as more chose to donate than the previous year." KPMG also highlighted ...

SEC slams proxy adviser 'oligopoly,' urges AI use

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... few decades, investment adviser proxy voting policies now almost universally reflect the coupled mantras of 'votes have value' and 'we will vote all proxies,'" he said. "This created a lucrative business opportunity for proxy advisory firms. Proxy advisers ...

ASX listings, trade volumes improve in December

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... also increased significantly throughout December, with average daily trade up 50% from December 2024 and an average daily value of $6.501 billion (up 23%). The increased trade activity may be due to lower volatility, as measured by the average daily ...

AustralianSuper backs BlueScope rejecting $13bn bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... Australian steel producer. BlueScope rejected the $30 per share offer, claiming it was not even close to reflecting the company's value. "Let me be clear - this proposal was an attempt to take BlueScope from its shareholders on the cheap. It drastically ...