Robeco publishes 5th annual Global Climate Investing Survey 2025: Balancing risk, return and sustainability in turbulent times 

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A majority (56%) of global investors believe that President Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuels and anti-clean energy agenda will hamper the net-zero transition, but that momentum will recover once US leadership... Read more continue reading

People First Bank sets ambitious targets to cut carbon emissions

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On World Environment Day, People First Bank has announced a major step forward in its climate action efforts, with new science-based targets to significantly reduce its carbon emissions across operations... Read more continue reading

The future of Australia’s public and private markets – ASIC shares industry feedback and next steps

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ASIC has released more than 50 public submissions received in response to its discussion paper on the evolving dynamics between public and private markets, released in February 2025. The paper examined the... Read more continue reading

Smart tax deductions this FY

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Ahead of the new financial year, Australians who have more than they need may want to think about putting greater purpose into their financial plans through philanthropy, according to Rachael... Read more continue reading

Don’t get caught out as FAAA Congress 2025 heads west 

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Early Bird tickets to this year’s Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress are now available, with those who buy tickets early also having an exclusive opportunity to purchase seats in... Read more continue reading

HESTA completes transition of member administration services, with services back online

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HESTA has announced the transition of its member administration services to GROW Inc and the resumption of online services, concluding one of the largest and most comprehensive technology projects undertaken... Read more continue reading

Perpetual announces Vivek Prabhu as Head of Credit & Fixed Income

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Perpetual Limited (“Perpetual”) (ASX:PPT) has announces the promotion of Vivek Prabhu to Head of Credit & Fixed Income, leading Perpetual’s Credit & Fixed Income team. The announcement reflects the planned... Read more continue reading

LGT Crestone completes transition of Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s personal advice business

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LGT Crestone, one of Australia’s largest independently owned wealth management businesses, has successfully completed the integration of Commonwealth Bank’s (CBA) high-net-worth financial advisory business. This transition brings approximately A$5 billion... Read more continue reading

ASIC uncovers widespread compliance plan deficiencies in the managed investment industry

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The responsible entities (REs) of a combined total of nearly $1 trillion in managed investments are failing to maintain adequate compliance plans, an ASIC review has found. ASIC assessed 50... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending May 31, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Global shares mostly rose over the last week as Trump backed down again on tariffs on Europe, the US Trade Court found most of Trump’s... Read more continue reading