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Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads

Written by Sehoon Kim, Assistant Professor of Finance, University of Florida

ESG investing looks for companies that do well on environmental, social and governance benchmarks. Zhengshun Tang/Moment via Getty Images

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on May 3, 2023, by a quarter point, making it the Fed’s 10th rate hike since March 2022 in an ongoing fight to tame inflation. These rate hikes have been...

Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit
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Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds
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Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here
A new “complete” monthly consumer price index (CPI) will be released next week, and will become Australia’s…
Franchise businesses have long been plagued by scandals. Domino’s is just the latest
The blue and red boxes with white dots are immediately recognisable as containing Domino’s pizzas. The pizza chain is A…
Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger
Karl Baron/Flickr/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYThe next time you board a commercial flight and are told how to sit in the brace po…
Just 18 firms won 50% of federal Indigenous procurement spending: new study
Australia’s decade-old Indigenous Procurement Policy has been hailed by both sides of politics as a success in Indigeno…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

Physical Security Consultant: Comprehensive Protection for Your Business
Introduction The nature of security threats has changed thus business operations must focus on physical security as a top priority. Physical security consultants perform critical work by scanning for risks and…
The Energy Efficient Hot Water Heat Pump
The hot water heat pump is an appliance that can effectively reduce energy usage while providing hot water for domestic and industrial use. The system transfers heat from the air…
More secure jobs and higher unemployment benefits would help lift Australia’s birth rate
Liudmila Fadzeyeva/ShutterstockAcross developed countries, including Australia, fewer babies are being born.In 2023, 289,100 babies were born in Australia, a big drop from the 2021 post-lockdown spike during which there was…

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based work, has announced a new partnership with SuperAPI, marking a major enhancement to its HR pro...

KuCoin invests in Australian sponsorships of the ACC, plus a major campaign with golf icon Adam Scott

KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, announced the appointment of James Pinch as the Australian Managing Director, the establish...

Australian companies pitching to the world’s wealthiest investors

#CapTech 2025 to bring world investors to Australia’s doorstep One of Australia’s leading business and capital events is bringing together inves...

Small business backlash builds as RBA’s surcharge ban risks fuelling inflation

Australia’s small business sector has launched a fierce campaign against the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) proposed ban on debit and credit card...

Australia’s Young Entrepreneurs Redefining Success Through Legacy and Community Impact

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

Lessons in AI: How LoanOptions.ai Shows What Smart Adoption Really Looks Like

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...