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A retail superannuation fund and four industry funds demonstrate top ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) leadership, while ESG options in super funds represent $160 billion in assets under management, according to new research from ... More

In the last week there have been protests around Australia organised by the Extinction Rebellion with the aim of shedding light on environmental issues in an effort to get the government to take action. Regardless of what you think about these protests ... More

Thinking about the risks of climate change and our personal and community responsibilities to avoid the worst harms to people and planet is my gig, both personally and professionally. As managing editor of FS Sustainability , I've written about ... More

Companies in the clean energy sector are poised to benefit from rising demand for renewable energy as governments worldwide work toward Paris climate targets, with the momentum building after the US recently re-committed to the agreement. 2020 tied ... More

Tamara DiMattina has been at the forefront of the sustainability movement in Australia. As the founder of The New Joneses and Buy Nothing New Month, she's long been a supporter of reusing, recycling and making do with less. Tamara is now ready to ... More

The Black Summer bushfire conflagration brought the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss right to the forefront of Australia's consciousness. Between the bushfire season and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, advisers are noting an uptick ... More

Where would you invest $10,000 ? We spoke to eight finance experts to find out what they would do with such a windfall. If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it's that life can throw up curveballs when you least expect it. It's also ... More

In recent years, there seems to have been an almost constant stream of news, hearings, and testimony about company scandals relating to executive and directors' poor governance and conduct. A few prominent examples spring to mind - AMP, Westpac ... More

With all the attention being paid to the choices made by super funds and fund managers regarding environmental and social impacts, you might well be wondering if your bank is also making ethical choices too. Enter mutual banks, flags waving. A growing ... More

Investing in ethical funds on a budget is a lot easier than you think. Let's say you've got $1000 sitting in your bank account and you're thinking about how you can make the most out of it. You check your inbox and find a special offer for ... More