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CFSGAM sees ESG improve returns

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
... portfolio outperformed the bottom-rated stocks by more than 20% between 2007 and 2010. "As a fiduciary it is our responsibility to make the best possible investment decisions on behalf of our clients," said Mark Lazberger, chief executive officer, CFSGAM. ...

Vanguard loses portfolio manager, retains ratings

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2011
... Vanguard since 2008 and played an important role in the day-to-day management of the funds, S&P said. He took primary responsibility for the four strategies in March from David Kirby who moved to London, S&P said. Angus McLeod has now taken the reins ...

Landmark case against board duty failure

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2011
... and apply their own skills and knowledge when declaring financial statements are true and fair." "This is not a responsibility company boards can delegate or merely rubber stamp. It's not good enough for directors to just be present," said Medcraft ...

AustralianSuper creates governance role

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2011
... Andrew Gray will join the fund in July in the newly-created role of governance manager in the investment team with responsibility in governance issues and its impact on investments. Gray has extensive experience in environmental, social and governance ...

European authorities will blink

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2011
... you catch it you can't get rid of it. But speaking of rule bending, the Eurozone also bent the rules on fiscal responsibility back in 2005 when France and Germany breached their deficit limits. They'll be breaking their rules again - or watering them ...

WA planning firm wins business award

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2011
... engagement in the funds management sector. This is the fourth such award for Addwealth which previously won a social responsibility award in the WA Telstra Business Awards in 2009, general manager Bronwen Parsons awarded a WA Business News 40under40 ...

Christian Super urges more transparent investment beliefs

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2011
... fund headed to New York to speak at the American Conference Institute's National Summit on the Future of Fiduciary Responsibility last week. Christian Super chairman Mark Spencer gave an Australian viewpoint to US investors, outlining the benefits of ...

Dutch pension fund set for major reforms

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2011
The a,-800 billion Dutch pension system is set to place higher responsibility on the board of funds, while retirement age will rise, after the government closed on a reforms agreement. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that the government, employers ...

Russell funds get stars

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2011
... portfolio manager Scott Bennett and tax consultant Raewyn Williams are experienced in their respective areas of responsibility," said said S&P Fund Services analyst Rodney Lay. "The fund does not have an adequate track record to provide a guide to its ...

Midwinter takes on Coin, Xplan

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2011
... advisers purchasing the AdvsierTECH compliance tool due to FOFA structure being pushed. Advisers are under a lot more responsibility to understand the technical and strategic options their clients have," said Plummer.