Latest Esg Investing News

Fiducian Investment Management Services Limited has reached a heads of agreement with ASIC to resolve civil proceedings over misleading disclosures in its Diversified Social Aspirations Fund. The settlement includes a $7.3 million penalty and legal costs, pending court approval.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Magellan Global Opportunities Fund, an actively managed ETF targeting long-term outperformance of the MSCI World Index with a strong ESG focus and reduced management fees.

Magellan Investment Partners has launched the Airlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETF (AASF), offering investors a concentrated, actively managed portfolio of Australian equities with integrated ESG considerations. The fund combines liquidity via direct applications and Securities Exchange trading, targeting long-term capital growth and income.

QMines Limited has successfully raised over $1 million through its Share Purchase Plan, aiming to accelerate exploration at its Mt Mackenzie gold and silver project. The new shares are set to be issued mid-November, marking a key step in the company’s growth strategy.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

QMines Limited has announced a fully underwritten $1.5 million Share Purchase Plan for existing shareholders, complementing a recent $7.5 million placement to fund exploration at its Mt Mackenzie gold and silver project.

The Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) posted a solid 18.77% total return for the year ending June 2025, slightly trailing its benchmark index. This update highlights the fund's steady performance amid evolving market conditions.

Omni Bridgeway Limited reported a landmark FY25 with a $416.8 million net profit, driven by a transformative Fund 9 secondary market transaction that fully repaid debt and advanced its capital-light fund management model.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has released the estimated distribution components for its iShares Balanced ESG ETF for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, outlining a total cash distribution of 66.74 cents per unit.

JPMorgan Asset Management has released estimated tax attribution components for its Climate Change Solutions Active ETF for the fiscal year ending June 2025, confirming its status as a Managed Investment Trust.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a substantial cash distribution for the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ESG ETF, reflecting the fund’s income and tax attributes for the year ending June 2025.