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Climate induced GFC a 'very real' risk: Hewson

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2014

... them to disclose their carbon risk exposure. Thanks to its high score ACCR did not deem it necessary to do so at the Westpac AGM. Hewson said he welcomed the ACCR's move to try and get the banks to understand the risks that they are running and to disclose ...

ASX celebrates record revenues

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2014

... that we will meet this target and maintain the right mix of skills to guide the company." Funke Kupper also addressed the AGM, laying out the ASX's five priorities. They were: to be a global leader in Australian dollar and New Zealand dollar financial ...

UniSuper buys big into Westfield despite restructure war

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2014

... including all index funds, held both. Pearce said the decision to go to the media was a "last resort." "It was only after the AGM when Westfield went very public and there was a very effective campaign, talking about the threat of this new vehicle that ...

Finding alpha in ESG

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2014

... special mention for ESG Research by an individual was awarded to Sandra McCullagh from Credit Suisse for her Australian ESG/SRI AGM series. "The Working Group felt that the series was a highly useful body of work that was able to assist proxy voting ...

Fresh Orient Capital acquisitions expand European operations

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2014

Australian investor services provider Orient Capital has pushed further into the European market with the acquisition of London-based capital markets intelligence business King Worldwide Investor Relations. The group has also acquired a 50% interest ...

Tens of thousands flock to Omaha

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2014

... keep $20bn of cash on hand as a cushion and confirmed he would not be afraid to use leverage to help with acquisitions. The AGM has grown in stature over the years and with 40,000 disciples in attendance in 2014, the event has already reached rock festival ...

Market wrap AM

AAP | TUESDAY, 29 APR 2014

... third quarter sales results, while the Brisbane Broncos has its annual general meetings scheduled and G8 Education has an AGM and an extraordinary general meeting. In Australia, the market on Monday was fairly resilient in the face of overseas falls ...

Standard Life Inv steps up shareholder activism

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2014

Global investment manager Standard Life Investments has said it is enjoying the benefits of new regulations which promote shareholder activism. In 2013 regulators around the world introduced new laws and regulations designed to strengthen corporate ...

Market Wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2013

... National Australia Bank fell 1.5 cents to $33.785. Clothing retail group Premier Investments added one cent to $7.80 ahead of its AGM. Uranium miner Paladin and mining services group Ausdrill both have annual general meetings on Thursday.

Leading fund manager demands reporting rule change

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 4 NOV 2013

... during the current Annual Meeting season. "At present, major companies are at liberty to say whatever they want during this AGM season. For many it will amount to a weak attempt at quarterly reporting or updates." Although some companies do, at present ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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