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Firmus Technologies IPO Collapse Highlights Cooling Investor Appetite

Following the withdrawal of the Firmus Technologies IPO, market analysts note a cooling trend in investor appetite for large-scale AI and data centre floats.

Australian InvestorOct 23, 2026

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ASIC Signals New Era of Accountability for Australian ESG Investors
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ASIC Signals New Era of Accountability for Australian ESG Investors

ASIC’s latest guidance on mandatory climate reporting marks a vital shift toward transparency for Australian investors seeking authentic ESG outcomes.

Oct 23
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The CEO Pay Paradox: Why ASX200 Executive Remuneration Demands Ethical Scrutiny
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The CEO Pay Paradox: Why ASX200 Executive Remuneration Demands Ethical Scrutiny

The latest ACSI report highlights rising CEO pay gaps in the ASX200, challenging investors to demand greater alignment between executive rewards and ESG outcomes.

Oct 23
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Transparency as a Therapeutic Tool: What Mesoblast’s New Governance Disclosure Means for Ethical Investors
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Transparency as a Therapeutic Tool: What Mesoblast’s New Governance Disclosure Means for Ethical Investors

Mesoblast has released its latest Corporate Governance Statement, offering a clearer window for Australian investors into the board's oversight and ethical practices.

Oct 23
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Commonwealth Bank's Strategic Pivot: Is ESG Integration Finally Maturing?
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Commonwealth Bank's Strategic Pivot: Is ESG Integration Finally Maturing?

CBA is reshaping its portfolio to focus on core banking and governance. We examine what this means for ethically-minded Australian investors tracking ASX:CBA.

Oct 23
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Morning Market Mood: Tech Sell-Off and Oil Spike — Friday 23 October
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Morning Market Mood: Tech Sell-Off and Oil Spike — Friday 23 October

The ASX 200 is poised for a cautious start as Wall Street reels from a tech-led sell-off and surging oil prices.

Oct 23
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Copper Conundrum: Can Glencore’s ASX Entry Align with Australian Ethical Portfolios?
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Copper Conundrum: Can Glencore’s ASX Entry Align with Australian Ethical Portfolios?

Glencore’s ASX debut offers direct exposure to the copper boom, but ethical investors must weigh the company's mineral strategy against complex ESG realities.

Oct 23
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Axiant Resources Surges Amid Renewed Momentum in Basic Materials
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Axiant Resources Surges Amid Renewed Momentum in Basic Materials

Axiant Resources Ltd (ASX: AXR) finished the session significantly higher, leading the pack in the basic materials sector with a double-digit percentage gain.

Oct 23
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Yojee Ltd surges as investor confidence builds in logistics tech
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Yojee Ltd surges as investor confidence builds in logistics tech

Shares in Yojee Ltd climbed double digits today following a broader rally in the technology sector and renewed market interest in its software platforms.

Oct 23
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WRKR Ltd Jumps 12.5% as Small-Cap Tech Momentum Builds
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WRKR Ltd Jumps 12.5% as Small-Cap Tech Momentum Builds

Shares in WRKR Ltd recorded a sharp gain in today's trading session, surging by more than twelve percent as the market showed renewed interest in the technology sector.

Oct 23
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Accountability at the Top: Australian Ethical Targets Macquarie’s Fossil Fuel Financing
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Accountability at the Top: Australian Ethical Targets Macquarie’s Fossil Fuel Financing

Australian Ethical is challenging Macquarie Group over fossil fuel funding, urging the financial giant to align its investment portfolio with Paris Agreement goals.

Oct 23
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Rapid Critical Metals surges as market sentiment shifts for materials sector
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Rapid Critical Metals surges as market sentiment shifts for materials sector

Shares in Rapid Critical Metals Ltd (ASX: RCM) experienced a notable lift today, closing significantly higher as investor interest returned to the basic materials space.

Oct 23
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Beyond the Lab: Assessing Mesoblast’s Governance in the Biotech Sector
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Beyond the Lab: Assessing Mesoblast’s Governance in the Biotech Sector

Mesoblast's latest corporate governance disclosure offers Australian investors a clearer view into the ethical oversight driving its regenerative medicine ambitions.

Oct 23
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