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Corporate Australia winning at climate 'double-speak'

Corporate Australia winning at climate 'double-speak'

Companies and industry bodies have been accused of putting climate targets at risk with public relations spin about going green while backing dirty business.

'Crypto Christmas' - Aussie Bitcoiners cheer US ETFs

'Crypto Christmas' - Aussie Bitcoiners cheer US ETFs

'Crypto Christmas' - Aussie Bitcoiners cheer US ETFs

'Crypto Christmas' - Aussie Bitcoiners cheer US ETFs

Many Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are cheering after the US securities regulator approved 11 exchanged-traded Bitcoin funds in a landmark decision.

Equity crowdfunding site attracts capital for start-ups

Equity crowdfunding site attracts capital for start-ups

Equity crowdfunding site attracts capital for start-ups

Equity crowdfunding site attracts capital for start-ups

A crowdfunding platform has raised more than $2 million to continue to connect Aussie start-ups with grassroots investors who want to back sustainable success.

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'Without merit': IOOF class action dismissed

'Without merit': IOOF class action dismissed

A judge has tossed a class action against the firm formerly known as IOOF after finding it had no systemic issues that would have impacted its share price.

Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Tax hikes for foreigners investing in Australian homes

Australia will hike taxes and fees for foreign investors who buy existing houses and leave them empty in a bid to address housing stocks.

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia has pledged support for vulnerable Pacific neighbours on the frontline of climate change as the Albanese government rejoins a global climate fund.

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.

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Nuix lawsuit 'in the teeth' of ASIC's own advice

Nuix lawsuit 'in the teeth' of ASIC's own advice

Nuix lawsuit 'in the teeth' of ASIC's own advice

Nuix lawsuit 'in the teeth' of ASIC's own advice

Nuix has claimed public guidance provided by ASIC around disclosure contradicted the financial watchdog's own lawsuit against the investigative software firm.

Caddick's husband gives up fight for fraudster's goods

Caddick's husband gives up fight for fraudster's goods

Caddick's husband gives up fight for fraudster's goods

Caddick's husband gives up fight for fraudster's goods

The husband of deceased fraudster Melissa Caddick will walk away with a handful of luxury goods with other items to be sold and funds returned to investors.

Mental health spiral behind 'hare-brained' $395m fraud

Mental health spiral behind 'hare-brained' $395m fraud

Mental health spiral behind 'hare-brained' $395m fraud

Mental health spiral behind 'hare-brained' $395m fraud

Demetrios Charisiou has admitted a $395 million investment fraud involving NDIS-supported housing, claiming he was in a manic state during the offending.

Investors demand details in sector plans for transition

Investors demand details in sector plans for transition

Investors demand details in sector plans for transition

Investors demand details in sector plans for transition

Australia needs investment-grade climate policy to guide the nation's top industries through a critical phase of decarbonisation, investors say.

Watchdog probes investments following lawyer's death

Watchdog probes investments following lawyer's death

Watchdog probes investments following lawyer's death

Watchdog probes investments following lawyer's death

A Victorian law firm has uncovered concerns about mortgage investments made by a partner following his death and reported it to the legal watchdog.

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

'Climate wreckers' given green light by big super funds

Some of Australia's most well-known super funds have been accused of faking it on supposed "climate action" against the expansion of oil and gas.

Fibre up Qld: internet upgrades for more than 500,000

Fibre up Qld: internet upgrades for more than 500,000

Fibre up Qld: internet upgrades for more than 500,000

Fibre up Qld: internet upgrades for more than 500,000

Faster and more reliable internet speeds are part of a federal government upgrade package for southeast Queensland residents .

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Australia catching up with world on sustainable finance

An independent progress tracker shows Australia is no longer a laggard on sustainable finance as it rapidly catches up with consumer and investor expectations.

Getting under the world's skin with Aussie 'cosmedics'

The brains behind an emerging beauty empire has become the first woman founder in the Australian Business Growth Fund investment portfolio.

Heat on climate, gender at companies' annual meetings

The annual general meeting season is expected to kick off with a focus on sustainability, remuneration for bosses and votes against all-male boards.

Equity fund on stand-by to put federal billions to work

The promised $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has had its first board meeting but could be years away from writing its first cheque without expert help.

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Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Sustainability considerations are being hardwired into financial market law and Australian fund managers will need to lift their game, an expert report finds.

Call for tax to stop exports of emissions, jobs to Asia

Net-zero tsar Greg Combet has put Australia on a post-war footing for the massive task of decarbonising the economy but business leaders are more realistic.

Biggest super fund 'engaged' with Woodside over climate

A leading investor rejects allegations of "greenwashing" over its support for three Woodside Energy directors, including resources stalwart Ian Macfarlane.

Need for 'fair dinkum' emission plans, climate literacy

Scrutiny on businesses using carbon credits to meet declared climate commitments is bringing pressure for more ambitious plans to cut emissions.

Founder draws on seeds of change with hemp construction

At a processing mill in northern Tasmania, a women-only start-up with bold expansion plans is using an unlikely material to shake up the construction sector.

Greens tag low investor appetite for building new homes

New analysis shows the majority of housing investment is pumped into existing dwellings, sparking calls for rental reform with new supply stalling.

Foreign ownership of agricultural land takes a slide

The latest figures on foreign ownership show a lessening of overseas interests holding agricultural land in Australia.

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