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Nature Finance

Australia's peak body for the Sustainable Finance Sector

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is an independent organisation, established by the finance sector and with close working relationships with government and financial regulators. This makes ASFI uniquely placed to ensure the financial system enables Australia’s long-term prosperity.

ASFI’s members are large Australian and international financial institutions across banking, investment, insurance and financial services that support ASFI’s mission. ASFI members collectively hold over AU$18.9 trillion in assets under management.

Foundational work to support the integration of nature-related risks, dependencies and value considerations into financial decision-making across the Australian financial system.

ASFI Announcements

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October 14, 2026

ASFI sets out role for Australian Taxonomy in scaling investment in adaptation and resilience
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August 13, 2026

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) announces CEO transition
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April 1, 2026

ASFI Board appointments strengthen cross-sector leadership in sustainable finance
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April 1, 2026

Capital available, but not flowing: ASFI sets out priority actions to unlock investment in climate adaptation and resilience.
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March 23, 2026

ASFI releases first of its kind guidance to support taxonomy-aligned debt issuance
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March 15, 2026

IAG CFO William McDonnell appointed Chair of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI)

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