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Vanguard quits net zero investor initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
... support their internal net zero commitments. Last week, Vanguard Investments became the first investment manager to be fined by ASIC over greenwashing. Vanguard paid $39,960 to comply with three infringement notices related to product disclosure statements ...

ASIC warns directors over sustainability disclosures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
The Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (ASIC) has warned directors that they will continue to focus on the sustainability-related disclosure and governance practices of listed companies, managed funds, superannuation funds and green bonds. ...

ASIC fines Vanguard for greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2022  |  NEWS
Vanguard Investments has become the first investment manager to be fined by ASIC over greenwashing. Vanguard paid $39,960 to comply with three infringement notices related to product disclosure statements (PDS)for the Vanguard International Shares Select ...

Strengthen governance to avoid investment greenwashing: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... understand what that means to us across asset classes and across different markets/jurisdictions." Wong's comments come as ASIC chair Joe Longo said the market regulator is currently investigating listed companies, super funds, and managed funds ...

Regulatory roundup on key sustainability developments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
... APRA flagging that their climate vulnerability assessment is likely to extend to super funds and insurance companies, and ASIC saying investigations into greenwashing continue. Assistant Treasurer's pledge on green taxonomy "with an Australian accent" ...

ASIC greenwashing investigations continue

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2022  |  NEWS
ASIC chair Joe Longo said the market regulator is currently investigating listed companies, super funds, and managed funds for potential greenwashing. "Only last week we issued our first greenwashing penalty, and we're currently investigating a number ...

Andrew Hagger leaves Tattarang

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022  |  NEWS
... decade. His departure followed a grilling at the Royal Commission which resulted in him being personally investigated by ASIC for a time. Hartman said he is excited to be taking on the new role and said he has learned a lot working alongside Hagger. ...

Consumer watchdog warns on greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
... interested in these types of claims," Rickard said in a speech this week. "We are working closely with other regulators, including ASIC and the Clean Energy Regulator. We will be taking a coordinated approach to addressing the broad range of issues relating ...

Demand for ethical ETFs surge

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
Demand for ethical ETFs continues to surge, surpassing $8 billion, according to BetaShares. Total ethical ETFs listed on ASX and Cboe Australia are more than $8.5 billion, with BetaShares range of ethical ETFs constituting nearly half, according to ...

Glencore faces greenwashing allegations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 SEP 2022  |  NEWS
The Environmental Defenders Office has filed a complaint with ASIC and the ACCC against mining company Glencore over allegations of greenwashing and behaviour towards Traditional Owners. The Environmental Defenders Office, on behalf of The Plains Clan ...