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Some of Australia's largest companies will implement new Aboriginal heritage protection measures which would grant Traditional Owners powerful rights of consent over Country.
Perth nickel company IGO has continued to push its clean energy strategy confirming it will acquire rival Western Areas in an all cash takeover, ending months of speculation.
Fund manager Perpetual Limited has agreed to buy a 75 per cent stake in US-based investment management business Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss LLC for $US319 million.
Funds manager Perpetual plans to buy US responsible investments firm Trillium Asset Management to take advantage of growing demand for sustainable investment.