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ACSI urges investor action on slavery, warns of financial risks

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2017
... act. Giving evidence at the Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia, ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said: "Slavery has a devastating impact on the lives of those affected. It is shocking to consider its continued prevalence ...

Banks come out on top for climate change disclosure

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2017
... five out of seven banks reported on three key indicators: emissions, a policy and a target. ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson explained that the banks high exposure to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks through their investment portfolios ...

Industry giant joins ACSI

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017
... performance of companies, with the aim of promoting long-term shareholder value and minimising risk," ACSI chief officer Louise Davidson said. "We look forward to working with TCorp to achieve our shared goals." TCorp senior manager, investment advisory ...

Super funds condemn Trump climate withdrawal

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
... climate change presents a material risk to the long-term performance of retirement savings. ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said it was "disheartening to see a decision like this, by a wealthy industrialised nation, which flies in the face of scientific ...

Top super chief executive named ACSI president

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... Trish Donohue as deputy president. Both Silk and Thow already serve as directors of ACSI, and ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said the association is delighted to have made these appointments. "Both of them have demonstrated a strong commitment ...

ACSI welcomes new member

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2017
... material ESG issues, with the aim of promoting long-term shareholder value and minimising risk," ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said. "We look forward to working with Qantas Super in that endeavor." Qantas Super's chief investment officer Andrew ...

ACSI adds AustralianSuper chief to board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2017
... skills both Candy and Ian bring with them will be an asset to the board and to ACSI itself," ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said. "I look forward to working with them both in the years ahead as we help enhance the long-term, sustainable value of ...

Industry realigns for climate change

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
... isn't just a matter for rocket scientists," he said. In welcoming Summerhayes' comments, ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said: "ACSI agrees that climate change risk cannot be categorised as 'non-financial' but is in fact a very real financial risk ...

Ageing boards problematic: ACSI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2016
... average, women being appointed are aged 57.9, while the average age of males is 63.5 years. ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said the increase can largely be attributed to the still large cohort of long-serving male directors aged 70 and over, saying ...

ACSI calls time on all-male boards

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016
... all-male, and more than 50% have reached at least 25% female representation. To address this, ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson has contacted these companies individually to address the issue. She said: "This is not an issue we take lightly, and we ...