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QSuper yanks $400m ethical mandate from AMP
The industry super fund has pulled its mandate for AMP Capital to manage its sustainable investing option on behalf of 6000 members.
- Aleks Vickovich and Michael Roddan
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- Clive Palmer
'Playing chess' with Clive Palmer
Timing is crucial in the battle between the WA government and the maverick billionaire.
- Michael Pelly and Brad Thompson
- Analysis
- Sustainable business
Low-carbon future goals are driving the economy
The responsible investment market continues to grow locally, providing evidence that environmental, ethical and social outcomes are front of mind for many investors.
- Christopher Niesche
- Exclusive
- Energy
Schott survives as head of energy reform body
Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor has reappointed Energy Security Board chairwoman Kerry Schott, but the long-term future of the body is still in doubt.
- Mark Ludlow
Contango contagion another St Kevin's spat
In the battle for control of listed investment company Contango Income Generator, the two main protagonists must have each other's measure.
- Myriam Robin
- Exclusive
- MeToo movement
Pahari to lead AMP Capital's 'inclusion council'
AMP Capital CEO Boe Pahari has appointed himself chairman of the company's Inclusion and Diversity Council, set up to help the business become 'an ultimate destination for talent'.
- Michael Roddan
Opinion & Analysis
Institutional investors get more assertive
Discussions around ESG are built into the due diligence phase of the investment process.
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Decarbonising needs a dose of hydrogen
Replacing fossil-fuel power sources with low or zero carbon sources is a massive task.
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Banks aid firms reach sustainability goals
Banks play a crucial role in helping businesses contribute towards a sustainable way of life.
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Industry insight: we can create a sustainable and innovative future
The allocation of today’s capital towards sustainable projects will benefit generations of Australians for years to come.
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- MeToo movement
AMP must come clean on Pahari, says accuser
The former employee at the centre of sexual harassment claims against new AMP Capital boss Boe Pahari says the company has made 'persistent and misleading' efforts to downplay the allegations.
- Michael Roddan
Small cap darlings' merger challenge
Two small cap darlings are set to merge - but there's one persistent question that keeps being asked.
- Jemima Whyte
The Twitter war on journalism
The social media site was meant to democratise opinions. Is it bullying the press into submission?
- Aaron Patrick
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- Sustainable business
Industry insight: we can create a sustainable and innovative future
The allocation of today’s capital towards sustainable projects will benefit generations of Australians for years to come.
- David Gall
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- Sustainable business
Institutional investors get more assertive
Discussions around ESG are built into the due diligence phase of the investment process.
- Mark Eggleton
- Analysis
- Sustainable business
Banks aid firms reach sustainability goals
Banks play a crucial role in helping businesses contribute towards a sustainable way of life.
- Alexandra Cain
- Analysis
- Sustainable business
Decarbonising needs a dose of hydrogen
Replacing fossil-fuel power sources with low or zero carbon sources is a massive task.
- Christopher Niesche
- Analysis
- Sustainable business
Why rich families are turning to ethical investments
Wealthy families are still primarily focused on performance but a new generation are keen on investment with a social purpose.
- Christopher Niesche
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Lynas now a serious global player
Lynas Corporation is positioning itself to become the world's largest Western supplier of rare earths to the US military. Its latest capital raising will fund a de-risking of the business.
- Tony Boyd
Yesterday
Carlyle takes an interest in debt collector Collection House
Its dealmakers are assessing whether to get involved at the financier, which is in desperate need of a recapitalisation.
- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Tim Boyd
Coronado deal: $250m raising, big discount, debt wiped
It's day one of a new era for Queensland coal miner Coronado Global Resources.
- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Tim Boyd
Rebel Virgin pitch dealt court blow
Justice John Middleton dismissed calls to ensure the carrier's 10,000 creditors owed $6.8 billion could vote on which entity they wanted to take over.
- Lucas Baird
Stonehorn opens Australian office, targets industry super
The ex-Macquarie Investment Management stockpickers now backed by the Schwartz family office are set to step up activity in the local market.
- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Tim Boyd
Mayfair's IPO Wealth marketing spend probed
Mayfair 101 managing director James Mawhinney said the fund relied on third party e-mail lists to spread the word about his controversial investments.
- Jonathan Shapiro and Liam Walsh
JB Hi-Fi rides COVID-19's retail revolution
While department stores are drowning in too much stock, JB Hi-Fi has the opposite problem as consumers flush with cash spend up on electronics to ride out the pandemic at home.
- Updated
- Sue Mitchell
Anglo coal boss defends safety record after mine explosion
Anglo American metallurgical coal chief executive Tyler Mitchelson said high gas readings had been a problem at the Grosvenor mine.
- Mark Ludlow
Cochlear settles legal, interest costs in patent infringement case
Cochlear will pay $US75 million to two US organisations if the US Supreme Court upholds the damages awarded against it in a patent infringement case.
- Updated
- Yolanda Redrup
WA to have its day in Qld court in $30b Palmer battle
The Queensland Supreme Court will hear WA's case against registration and enforcement of Clive Palmer's arbitration wins.
- Brad Thompson and Michael Pelly
WA onshore gas earmarked for NW Shelf LNG
Gas from the Waitsia onshore field owned by Mitsui and Beach will be processed at the North West Shelf if the preliminary deal is firmed up successfully.
- Updated
- Angela Macdonald-Smith and Brad Thompson
- Exclusive
- Hayne fallout
ASIC refuses to release secret CBA board report
A report into the conflicting recollections of directors of Commonwealth Bank cannot be made public because it would undermine ASIC's ability to regulate, according to an official response to a freedom of information request.
- Tony Boyd
Woodside vetoes Lukoil entry into Senegal oil
The Australian oil and gas producer will pay up to $557 million to buy the stake in its Senegal oil project that Russia's Lukoil was going to purchase.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
Palaszczuk's tough borders will cost Village Roadshow owners $21.2m
The Queensland Premier's flagged intention to keep the state border shut until Christmas will cost tourism operators dearly.
- Myriam Robin
