FS Sustainability

ECB introduces climate risk overlay for bank collateral framework

VINNY VUCAGO   The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced climate related risk adjustments into its collateral framework.

Podcast: Red flags in AI governance

THE GREENER WAY   How are Australian company boards approaching artificial intelligence, and can strong AI governance help companies create long-term value while managing emerging risks?

EU to ease sustainability reporting burden on firms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The European Commission has adopted a revised European sustainability reporting standard (ESRS) and a voluntary reporting standard for smaller companies.

Two Aussie insto investors ace global governance test

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Future Fund and Rest have achieved a perfect score on the 2026 assessment of Governance, Sustainability and Resilience (GSR) practices among global sovereign investors.

Super funds join calls for better methane emissions disclosures

MATTHEW WAI   Institutional investors representing over $14 trillion in assets under management have come together to signify the importance in methane emission disclosure among metallurgical coal and steel providers.

ART to employ more First Nations members into its workforce

MATTHEW WAI   Australian Retirement Trust has launched its second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, highlighting initiatives the super fund will complete by the end of 2028, including setting up a First Nations workforce target.

CEFC, Aviva Investors partner to afforest Tasmanian wetlands

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is partnering with Aviva Investors and Gresham House to invest $142 million in sustainable forestry plantations in Tasmania.

Government pushes for First Nations ownership in renewable projects

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is adopting a pilot initiative to help First Nations communities benefit from Australia's clean energy future.

Australia adds 25k millionaires, boasts low wealth inequality

KARREN VERGARA   Australia's club of millionaires jumped by 25,000 last year thanks to booming property values and fat superannuation balances, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report, which also found the country boasts comparatively low wealth distribution inequality.

Investment groups form alliance against modern slavery

MATTHEW WAI   A joint letter combining over 100 signatories of institutional investors, businesses, unions and related organisation was sent to the government advocating for reform to address underlying risks in modern slavery.

Clean energy investment landscape 'deteriorated': Report

MATTHEW WAI   Although Australia remains an attractive destination for renewable investments, new research indicates investors are losing confidence.

ISS STOXX acquires Scientific Beta

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   ISS STOXX has acquired Scientific Beta from Singapore Exchange (SGX) in a bid to expand its presence within the asset owner segment and deepen engagement with large institutional investors.

MetLife IM head of sustainability strategies group departs

MATTHEW WAI   MetLife Investment Management has bid farewell to its head of sustainability strategies group

Koda Capital names head of responsible investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI   Koda Capital has named Kate Turner as the head of responsible and impact investments and partner.