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2017 AGMs less tumultuous: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018
... actively exercising stewardship of their assets," the report said. AMP Capital Investors senior manager of corporate governance Karin Halliday said the 2016 AGM season put a spotlight on 'soft hurdles', which encompassed achieving customer satisfaction ...

FIIG Securities head of intermediaries departs

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2018
... bringing extensive knowledge of the fixed income asset class, the financial services landscape in Australia, and corporate governance," he said. "Christine and Stephen complement the skills and experience of the existing directors, resulting in a board ...

New Year, new chair at industry fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017
... superannuation, and ensuring contractors do not miss out on super." BUSSQ has also appointed a new director in corporate governance adviser Sonya Beyers. Beyers is a solicitor, member and accredited facilitator of the Australian Institute of Company ...

Corporate governance LIC slashes fees, appoints portfolio manager

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
An ASX-listed investment company focusing on ASX 100 companies ranked by corporate governance standards has negotiated a significant reduction in its total expense ratio and appointed a portfolio manager from Evans Dixon. Australian Governance Masters ...

Industry fund eyes younger membership with board appointment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... calibre joins the board. "Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to REI Super, and her leadership, corporate governance and digital transformation experience will be invaluable as we focus on accelerating our growth and building closer connections ...

Shareholders need greater voice on ESG: ACSI

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... current framework for shareholder resolutions is flawed and needs reform. ACSI's latest report said Australia's corporate governance framework restricts an important right of shareholders - the ability to bring resolutions at company meetings. Under ...

Members better off with equal representation: AIST

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... to be independent as well as appointing an independent chair. The Turnbull Government is aiming to improve corporate governance in superannuation by aligning it more closely with the way ASX-listed companies are governed. It also seeks to abolish the ...

Family-owned companies beating equity markets across all regions

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
... businesses are generally financed by organic cash flows or equity. Overall, the research also found that while corporate governance standards were generally weaker in family-owned companies than their public counterparts, "[governance] is not the only ...

Former TCorp executives join FIIG

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2017
... bringing extensive knowledge of the fixed income asset class, the financial services landscape in Australia, and corporate governance," he said. "Christine and Stephen complement the skills and experience of the existing directors, resulting in a board ...

Former Attorney General appointed to Dexus board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2017
... Property Fund (DWPF), Elizabeth has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience in accounting, finance and corporate governance to the board and demonstrated sound and consistent judgement from which the group has greatly benefited. " Alexander will ...