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PC outlines key reforms to boost clean energy investment

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025

... infrastructure, and create a resilience-rating system for all housing to meet clean energy targets and adapt to climate change. The report, Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation, is the second of five that the PC will publish ...

Rest calls for super performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025

... general manager of public policy and advocacy Enrico Burgio said. "Australia is facing major challenges, including climate change, an ageing population and a severe housing shortage. "Without strong policy action, it's younger Australians, including ...

Treasury welcomes new leader

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025

... senior positions at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; the Department of Industry; the Department of Climate Change; and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Aside from her work experience, Wilkinson served as a member on the ANU Tax Transfer ...

Australia's billionaire boom branded 'morally wrong' by Oxfam

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025

... closed for the wealthiest, there will be more money in the budget for healthcare, affordable housing, action on climate change and ending poverty."

Aware Super beefs up sustainability team

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

High-profile ethics and impact manager Desiree Lucchese has joined Aware Super as the reporting manager for climate change and sustainability. In her new role, Lucchese will blend technical expertise with change management to serve as a liaison across ...

Super funds put foot down on Woodside

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025

... climate risk. "As we've previously communicated to Woodside Energy, our decision is underpinned by our belief that climate change is one of the most significant financial risks to our portfolio over the long term," an Aware Super spokesperson said. "Aware ...

Australian Ethical calls out QBE

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025

Australian Ethical Investment has called on QBE Insurance Group to disclose the risk climate change presents to its ongoing business, and the justification for its policy that allows the continued unrestricted underwriting of new oil and gas projects ...

GSFM, Munro branch out to New Zealand

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 14 APR 2025

... Global Growth Climate Leaders Fund has entered the New Zealand market. The fund, which was spawned from the Munro Climate Change Leaders Fund, has been set up as a portfolio investment entity (PIE) for Kiwi wholesale investors. Marking its first fund ...

Northern Trust survey reveals what's testing asset owners

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 14 APR 2025

... though it was cited less frequently by respondents from APAC. Risks from domestic political instability followed. Climate change was also recognised as a long-term challenge, with the potential to impact asset values, particularly in sectors tied to ...

Navigating the impact investment sector for instos

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025

... to look at the social and environmental outcomes, and we have built a 1% of impact investments into our original climate change roadmap," Weier said. "That also helps, from a portfolio point of view, in diversification; we look at impact investment as ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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