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Contango swaps investment managers following AGM

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... said manager and CGA, with the latter describing it as "being in the best interests of CGA shareholders." Speaking at the AGM, Carroll said that CTN is "aware of some misconceptions that have been circulating about this transaction, including that this ...

Blockchain will boost company value: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
Using blockchain technology to allow e-voting at annual general meetings would likely increase overall company value, latest research from the University of Wollongong shows. Research conducted by University of Wollongong deputy vice chancellor Alex ...

CBA avoids board spill

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
... directors also reduced their own remuneration "through a cut equivalent to 20% of 2017 directors' fees," she said. At its 2016 AGM, 50.91% of CBA shareholders voted against the pay package of executives, resulting in one strike against its remuneration ...

Tanner appointed to Suncorp board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... non-executive director. He fills one of the vacancies created by the retirement of Bill Bartlett and Ewoud Kulk after the Suncorp AGM in September. Suncorp chairman Ziggy Switkowski welcomed Tanner's appointment: "Lindsay brings a wide range of relevant ...

Shareholders need greater voice on ESG: ACSI

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... where company engagement is not working, ACSI said. Davidson said the group has seen a rush of shareholder resolutions this AGM season which are actually seeking to create a non-binding vote in individual companies. "We think this issue would be better ...

FS Live Blog: 2017 AFA National Adviser Conference

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... our live blog for Day Two of the conference. Our updates will kick off again at 8.30am tomorrow morning. Watch out for our AGM news update and social media coverage of tomorrow's jam-packed program, culminating in the 2017 Adviser of the Year Awards ...

CBA class action moves forward

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... independent non-executive director, while Andrew Mohl, a board member of nine years, will stand for re-election at this year's AGM to take place on November 16. Directors Launa Inman and Harrison Young will retire from their respective positions on the ...

Warne flags executive reshuffle at Macquarie AGM

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2017
... (CGM). MSG head Stevan Vrcelj announced his departure at the time. Warne also flagged Macquarie's 48-year profit streak at the AGM, with the group posting a 7.5% net increase to $2.2 billion. Operating income rose 2% to $10.4 billion and earnings per ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... of great leadership in philanthropic giving," she said. To coincide with the awards, Philanthropy Australia also held its AGM and released the latest edition of its landmark study, the Giving Australia 2016 report. This year's award partners were: Ninti ...

Minto joins EQT board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2017
... and corporate trustee business," Killen added. Minto will submit himself for election by shareholders at the company's 2017 AGM.