FS Sustainability

Future Group joins fight against deforestation

VINNY VUCAGO   Future Group has joined a global investor push urging the European Commission to maintain the agreed implementation timetable for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), arguing that regulatory certainty will be critical for investors managing long-term environmental and financial risks.

Podcast: Next wave in ocean investing

THE GREENER WAY   If the ocean underpins climate stability, food security, global trade and biodiversity, why has it remained largely absent from investment frameworks, and how can investors better account for ocean-related risks and opportunities in their portfolios?

Labor expands transparency around charities

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Labor government is proposing to increase transparency around charitable activities, allowing the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) to share more information about how it regulates charities.

Companies call for certainty around climate disclosures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Industry participants are calling for more certainty when it comes to climate disclosures, with one expert noting it would be better to wait for Scope three emissions reporting before "dumbing down" assurance requirements.

J.P. Morgan AM rebrands Campbell Global

VINNY VUCAGO   J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has rebranded Campbell Global as J.P. Natural Capital, expanding the forestland investment manager's mandate as institutional interest in nature-based assets grows.

Underpaid migrants a systemic modern slavery indicator: MJI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A report by Migrant Justice Institute (MJI) said underpaid migrant workers point to a more systematic issue, which can lead to practices that are indicators of modern slavery.

Government grants $10m to First Nations clean energy projects

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The government has opened a grant of up to $10 million to help First Nations organisations advance their clean energy projects.

Minderoo backs early childhood development in WA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Minderoo Foundation, backed by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private investment group Tattarang, has partnered with the City of Kwinana in Western Australia to transform early childhood development outcomes.

Scaling women businesses can add $100bn to economy: Study

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   A new national study found that while women are starting businesses in record numbers, they soon reach a "scaling cliff" as very few grow into larger entities.

Housing Australia requires uplift in accountability delivery outcomes: Review

KARREN VERGARA   An independent review into the effectiveness of Housing Australia has made numerous recommendations to improve accountability for delivery of outcomes and help it fulfill its broader mandate.

Brookfield wins US$1bn mandate from Nuclear Liabilities Fund

VINNY VUCAGO   Brookfield Asset Management has secured an initial US$1 billion mandate from the UK's Nuclear Liabilities Fund to manage a multi-asset portfolio.

Atlassian Foundation backs climate impact fund

VINNY VUCAGO   The Atlassian Foundation has committed US$1 million ($1.5m) to a new impact investing partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) that will help catalyse more capital for Australian communities facing a changing climate.

Green moves: IPCC, First Sentier Group

MATTHEW WAI   First Sentier Group named a new responsible investment manager, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) welcomed a new secretary, while Rabobank made a new hire to its research team.

APS appoints new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO   Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) has appointed a new chief executive, with current chief Judith Fiander set to retire in February 2027 after leading the organisation through a period of growth in structured philanthropy.