CEFC invests up to $125m with Australian Ethical in new partnership supporting a net-zero future 

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A leading ethical fund manager, Australian Ethical, has announced the expansion of its private markets offering with the launch of its Australian Ethical Growth Opportunities Fund providing institutional grade ethical... Read more continue reading

Sustainable Equities 2026 Outlook: Investing in an evolving energy transition

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Sentiment towards decarbonisation has weakened in recent years, but underlying earnings performance has remained resilient. High-quality enablers of the energy transition have continued to deliver strong, above-market earnings growth, even... Read more continue reading

Another strong calendar year result for super fund members

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Another strong calendar year result for super fund members Super funds posted another strong result for the 2025 calendar year, with the median growth fund (61–80 per cent in growth... Read more continue reading

Responsible investing in the age of strategic autonomy and resilience: Amundi responsible investment views for 2026

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Amundi, Europe’s leading asset manager[1] has shared its Responsible Investment Views for 2026 setting out how geopolitical realignments and accelerating climate and technology trends will reshape investment priorities and allocations for the... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton and the University of Melbourne uncover inconsistencies in biodiversity investment decision tools

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Franklin Templeton has released an independent review of existing biodiversity impact assessment tools, conducted in partnership with the Melbourne Biodiversity Institute, University of Melbourne. Despite the proliferation of biodiversity impact... Read more continue reading

State Super acquires 23% stake in Frontier, enhancing investment capabilities for members

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State Super, one of Australia’s largest and most trusted superannuation schemes, has acquired a 23% equity stake in Frontier Advisors, a leading institutional investment advisory firm. This strategic partnership includes... Read more continue reading

Positive trends in ESG maturity among fund managers

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Tony Adams, Head of Sustainable Investment Research at Lonsec Research and Ratings, explores the evolving ESG practices of fund managers, with a particular focus on firm-level assessments. Adams reflects on... Read more continue reading

Pathzero Navigator achieves audit assurance, strengthening trust in financed emissions reporting

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Pathzero has successfully completed an independent assurance audit of its award-winning climate analytics platform, Pathzero Navigator, marking a significant milestone in providing confidence and transparency to financial institutions managing climate... Read more continue reading

Global Climate Survey – Looking for adaptation alongside mitigation solutions

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Investors are now preparing to adapt to the consequences of global warming that may be irreversible, alongside trying to stop it getting any worse. A new temperature record of 1.55... Read more continue reading

Green bond issuance to hit record US$600 billion in 2025

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AXA Investment Managers forecasts that green bond issuance will soar to US$600 billion in 2025, driven by supportive regulation, evolving market dynamics, and surging investor demand for credible ESG-aligned investments.... Read more continue reading