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Green ETFs on the up and up: AUSIEX

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2022
... need to play to help reduce global warming," he said. "Given this, as well as the likelihood of greater focus on climate action as a result of the recent federal election, it is likely Australian investors' interest in 'green' securities will grow even ...

It's time to step up: Climate Council

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... Council's chief executive Amanda McKenzie said that it is in Australia's economic and security interests to prioritise climate action. McKenzie added that Australians deserve a federal government that recognises the scale of the challenge before us ...

Crestone warns on economic challenges

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022
... added that boosting wage growth without adding to inflationary pressures will be a difficult balance. Finally, on climate action: "The rise of the (often climate-aligned) independents and the Australian Greens, even if the ALP governs in its own right ...

Labor promises cheap childcare, climate action

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022
In his reply to the 2022 Federal Budget, opposition leader Anthony Albanese has promised cheaper childcare and an investment in renewable energy. Like Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Albanese focused much of his Budget reply speech on the cost of living. ...

Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
... Budget a missed opportunity to "build back better" and create a more sustainable and resilient economy that places climate action, human rights and anti-bribery and corruption at the centre of its plans. UNGCNA welcomed the Reef 2050 Plan and the additional ...

Co-founder departs Future Super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 11 FEB 2022
... to founding Future Super, Verwey was a senior relationships manager at Australian Ethical and treasurer for the Climate Action Network Australia. Future Super has been one of the fastest growing funds in Australia in recent years, growing to more than ...

Oliver Wyman recruits former Westpac executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 FEB 2022
... experience in this next stage of her career to make a difference, particularly when it comes to sustainability and climate action. "This is why I took this opportunity to work with Oliver Wyman as they play a global role in the climate agenda as seen ...

State Street on how it will vote

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
... Australia, it is prioritising climate change and gender diversity. SSGA said its focus will be on driving both broad climate action in the market as well as more targeted action for companies with the most significant emissions. Beginning in the 2022 ...

Aware Super leads on climate action: IGCC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... Investment Committee and importantly, the investment team, who have a direct impact on achieving Aware Super's climate action targets," IGCC said. Asset owners' best practices were highlighted in IGCC's newly launched Investor Agenda. The ...

New LGBTIQ investment option

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021
... Special Envoy to Advance the Rights of LGBTIQ Persons. Newday offers a range of impact portfolios focussing on climate action, fresh water, global impact, ocean health, stakeholder capitalism, sustainable agriculture and wildlife conservation.