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01 September 2025 • By Georgie Preston • 1 min read

RIAA warns one-size-fits-all ESG rules could destabilise super funds

The responsible investment body is warning that a one-size-fits-all ESG framework mirroring those in the UK and the EU could do more harm than good

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August earnings season sparks record volatility as small caps outperform

Australia’s August earnings season has been one of the most volatile on record, with sharp share price swings underscoring both the fragility of ...

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Macquarie restructures to separate bank from trading amid regulatory scrutiny

Macquarie Group has “substantially completed” a high-stakes internal restructure moving its international finance and commodity trading operations out ...

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Investors drawn to private markets for genuine ESG exposure, says manager

Federation Asset Management has experienced growing interest from investors seeking to invest responsibly through private market opportunities

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Manager overhauls tech ETF to target Nasdaq’s top players

BlackRock is repositioning its iShares Future Tech Innovators ETF to focus on the top 30 Nasdaq non-financial firms, cutting fees and simplifying ...

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Dixon Advisory inquiry no longer going ahead as Senate committee opts out

The inquiry into collapsed financial services firm Dixon Advisory will no longer go ahead, with the Senate economics references committee opting ...

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Latest performance test results prompt further calls for test overhaul

APRA’s latest superannuation performance test results raise critical questions around how effective the test currently is and whether further changes ...

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HESTA, ART to challenge ATO’s position on imputation credits in Federal Court

Industry fund HESTA has filed an appeal against an ATO decision on tax offsets from franking credits, with the Australian Retirement Trust set to file ...

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Net flows, Altius acquisition push Australian Ethical FUM to record high

The ethical investment manager has reported record funds under management of $13.94 billion following positive net flows, the acquisition of Altius ...

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Europe sets the standard as ASIC pressure puts weak links on 2-year clock

While European private credit funds treat independent valuations and transparency as standard, local experts have warned that weak oversight in ...

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