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 World's Largest Asset Management Firm Sees Opportunity in Stakeholder Capitalism & Sustainability

World's Largest Asset Management Firm Sees Opportunity in Stakeholder Capitalism & Sustainability

February 04, 2022 04:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

“I believe the de-carbonization of the global economy is going to create the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime.” This bold prediction is part of the annual letter sent to CEO...

 World's Largest Asset Management Firm Sees Opportunity in Stakeholder Capitalism & Sustainability

World's Largest Asset Management Firm Sees Opportunity in Stakeholder Capitalism & Sustainability

February 04, 2022 04:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

“I believe the de-carbonization of the global economy is going to create the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime.” This bold prediction is part of the annual letter sent to CEO...

 Jeff Bezos gets Dutch bridge dismantled to make way for his yacht

Jeff Bezos gets Dutch bridge dismantled to make way for his yacht

February 04, 2022 01:12 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos is bearing the cost of taking apart a historic Dutch bridge so his US$485-million superyacht can pass, it was revealed this week. Rotterdam officials agreed to dismantle the steel Koningshaven bridge that .....

 Captain Cook’s Endeavour discovery sparks controversy

Captain Cook’s Endeavour discovery sparks controversy

February 03, 2022 09:29 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights Australian National Maritime Museum claims the discovery of Captain Cook's Endeavour. Endeavour's discovery sparks a row among Australian and US researchers. The principal investigator believes emotions or politics should not drive .....

 Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest takes legal action against Facebook, here’s why

Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest takes legal action against Facebook, here’s why

February 03, 2022 09:03 PM AEDT| By Ritwika

Highlights Facebook fails to take down fake and misleading cryptocurrency advertisements featuring Andrew Forrest from its platform. Forrest takes a stand for all general Australian citizens from falling prey to such scams. The case will be he.....

 Canva buys UK-based Flourish to expand business

Canva buys UK-based Flourish to expand business

February 03, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights Software firm Canva buys Flourish, a data visualisation software company in London. Canva to continue scaling the Flourish platform while integrating its visualisation tech. Canva is aiming to double its expansion in UK. Design.....

 Queensland swelters under heatwave; power cut in over 23,000 homes

Queensland swelters under heatwave; power cut in over 23,000 homes

February 02, 2022 06:49 PM AEDT| By Priyanka Payal

Scorching heat and tropical humidity have taken a toll on Australian citizens, especially in Queensland. The gap between energy demand and supply has amplified the situation even further.  Residents in Queensland have been asked to limit thei.....

 Can McDonald's (MCD) influence food companies to enter metaverse?

Can McDonald's (MCD) influence food companies to enter metaverse?

February 02, 2022 01:27 AM AEDT| By Rupam Roy

Fast-food chain McDonald's Corporation is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year with a specially created Metaverse-themed VR exhibition inspired by Zodiac signs. McDonald's on Tuesday greeted the citizens with a metaverse-themed exhibition as the.....

 ACCC refers Rapid Antigen Test scammers to the police

ACCC refers Rapid Antigen Test scammers to the police

February 01, 2022 08:52 PM AEDT| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights  ACCC takes steps to control illegal pricing and selling of rapid antigen tests (RAT’s) in Australia. The competition regulator has sought an explanation from more than 50 test suppliers, including major retailers and phar.....

 Global inflation pressures may ease in next 12-18 months, says OECD

Global inflation pressures may ease in next 12-18 months, says OECD

February 01, 2022 08:33 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Global inflation pressures would ease over the next 12 to 18 months, as per the OECD. The OECD sees rebalancing of the global demand and supply equation. Global economy has recovered well after being hit badly by COVID-19 pandemic. .....

 Last call for cheap beer? Aussies to pay more for booze

Last call for cheap beer? Aussies to pay more for booze

February 01, 2022 06:00 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights  ATO hikes excise duty on alcohol from 1 February 2022. Tax on alcohol brewers and commercial premises is now in line with the recent CPI surge. The Australian beer tax is likely the fourth highest in the world. Beer at yo.....

 Everything you need to know about Winter Olympics 2022

Everything you need to know about Winter Olympics 2022

January 31, 2022 08:29 PM AEDT| By Toshiva Jain

The Winter Olympics 2022 is set to take place in Beijing this year. The sports gala begins on February 4 and will end on February 20. As the date of the long-awaited winter sports matches comes closer, there is a list of questions the world citizen.....

 Ukraine crisis: Russia-US tensions heat up, oil supply woes to deepen?

Ukraine crisis: Russia-US tensions heat up, oil supply woes to deepen?

January 31, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The ongoing tension between the US and Russia over Ukraine intensified further on Sunday as the US government sought to step up diplomatic pressure on Moscow. The US vowed to put Moscow on the backfoot at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) .....

 Clermont Partners and Workiva Offer Companies ESG Strategy Development and Reporting

Clermont Partners and Workiva Offer Companies ESG Strategy Development and Reporting

January 29, 2022 02:00 AM AEDT| By 3BL

CHICAGO, January 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Clermont Partners (“Clermont”), a leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and communications firm, today announced it has partn...

 Why are businesses moving out of Myanmar?

Why are businesses moving out of Myanmar?

January 29, 2022 01:10 AM AEDT| By Toshiva Jain

Since February 2021, a lot has been happening in Myanmar. As the world collectively fights the Covid-19 pandemic, this third world country has another life-threatening war going on. Last year, in February, the military took over the country in its .....

 Keppel posts ‘highest in six years’ profit of SG$1.02 billion

Keppel posts ‘highest in six years’ profit of SG$1.02 billion

January 28, 2022 09:37 PM AEDT| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights Keppel Corporation posts a net profit of SG$1.02 billion for the entire year ended 31 December 2021. The conglomerate has proposed a final cash dividend of 21.0 cents per share. Keppel’s announcement also includes a share-buyb.....

 Subsea 7 secures Shenandoah Project from Beacon Offshore Energy

Subsea 7 secures Shenandoah Project from Beacon Offshore Energy

January 28, 2022 01:43 PM AEDT| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights Subsea 7 wins a ‘substantial’ project for Shenandoah Development from Beacon Offshore Energy. The project is valued between US$150 and US$300 million. In its third-quarter 2021 results, the company’s revenue rose 5.....

 “Sustainable Fashion” - Hot Button Issue in 2022

“Sustainable Fashion” - Hot Button Issue in 2022

January 28, 2022 03:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

With the global COVID-19 pandemic still disrupting our lives and dominating the headlines, it is understandable that important news about sustainability can sometimes slip through the cracks. The G&am...

 Bentley all set to go electric!

Bentley all set to go electric!

January 27, 2022 08:45 PM AEDT| By Sonal Goyal

Highlights Bentley Motors has reaffirmed that by 2050, the company will go completely electric. Bentley will be launching five EVs staring in 2025. The company will be investing around 2.5 billion pounds over the next decade for the “gam.....

 Athletes to watch at Beijing Olympics 2022

Athletes to watch at Beijing Olympics 2022

January 27, 2022 02:49 PM AEDT| By Toshiva Jain

Highlights The Winter Olympics 2022 will kick start on February 4 and will continue till February 20. Top athletes of this season have had inspiring journeys, hail from small villages and have risen to become world leaders in their respective s.....

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