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SPDR ETFs cut fees

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
... Victor said. "Understanding the provider's track record, the total cost of ownership, what's under the hood and asset stewardship strategy are also key components to consider when choosing an ETF."

Lack of diversity major business risk: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JAN 2021
... "The bulk of the letter this year was around racial and ethnic diversity," Benjamin Colton, global co-head of asset stewardship at SSGA told Financial Standard sister title FS Sustainability. "The accompanying guidance piece is an expansion on a long-standing ...

SSGA to scrutinise ASX 100 directors

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... articulate how they plan to improve their score," Taraporevala said. SSGA has introduced R-Factor to inform its asset stewardship engagements and investment decisions. R-Factor draws on data from a number of sources to generate unique ESG scores for ...

Bloomberg launches equity benchmarks

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2019
... business operations and governance as it relates to financially material ESG issues. Head of ESG investments and asset stewardship for State Street Global Advisors Rakhi Kumar said the group developed R-Factor using SASB's framework to provide greater ...

More climate risk action needed: SSGA

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2019
... responded to our call by either adding a female director or committing to do so," head of ESG investments and asset stewardship Rakhi Kumar said. "Our stewardship program is designed to have an impact." The SSGA annual report provides a comprehensive ...

SSGA strengthens gender equality actions

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
... appointed a woman to their board, with one other committing to do the same. SSGA head of ESG investments and asset stewardship Rakhi Kumar said SSGA was proud of the influence its campaign had garnered. "Since her arrival, Fearless Girl has inspired ...

Most investors shun credit ratings: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2018
... methodology, analysis, observations and outcomes. This week we ask if the FSC's Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship Standard will have an important impact on the asset management industry.

FSC launches asset manager governance regime

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... management industry, the Financial Services Council has commenced its Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship regime. The FSC heralded the regime as the first of its kind in Australia. AB Australia chief executive Jen Driscoll said it ...

Royal Commission unnecessary: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2017
... accountability standards, service and protection for consumers is one testament to this. Officially launching today, the asset stewardship standard is another example of progress - a first ever for the funds management industry, she noted. This aims ...

Asset managers held to higher standard: FSC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2017
... stricter reporting and transparency rules following the launch of Australia's first Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship Standard. The Standard, administered by the Financial Services Council (FSC), will work to ensure higher standards across the ...
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