Regulation

The asset class is set to shine with investors during this high inflationary period, but social and political pressures should be kept in mind.

With the SEC’s proposed rules requiring funds to back up their ESG claims, firms are turning to compliance and training to avoid enforcement crosshairs.

Grappling with European sustainable finance rules was one of the central themes of this year's Impact Investor Global Summit and uncertainty was order of the day.

It’s hoped new PM Anthony Albanese’s Labor government will usher in the investment certainty long missing in the Australian renewables market.

Investors increasingly seek positive environmental and social outcomes alongside financial returns from their portfolios, but there is much more to the impact label than simply building a wind farm.

The watchdog is worried Palisade’s 100% stake in the Port of Portland could substantially lessen competition for ports in Victoria if GeelongPort’s purchase goes ahead.

The impact of a new SEC climate disclosure proposal for publicly traded companies could be felt in private markets.

The outlook for investment in wind projects in Vietnam is ‘very positive’, despite continuing regulatory uncertainty and some of the usual risks that come with investing in developing markets.

The National Highways Authority of India’s own infrastructure investment trust is now required to bid alongside other InvITs and funds for all road projects put forward by the authority.

If brought into law, the proposals would include ban a raft of fees, expenses and business practices in all private funds.