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Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... that effectively prevent and address workplace sexual harassment," she said. "Prevention of sexual harassment is a responsibility of the whole board not just women directors. I urge directors to educate themselves and ask questions of management on these ...

ASIC curbs high-risk offers from online trading providers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... financial literacy and education for the general public to support good investor outcomes." "The industry has a responsibility to support investors to understand the risk associated with investing with transparent pricing and products - Australians shouldn't ...

Gender pay gap a crucial diversity metric: FSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... stewardship activities. Asking for the data is the first step and that's where most investors are." Beyond the responsibility to ensure equal rates of pay for people regardless of gender, racial or cultural background and cognitive background, gender ...

Buffett outlines plans for Berkshire Hathaway

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... the charitable trust that will receive nearly all of his wealth. "They were not fully prepared for this awesome responsibility in 2006, but they are now," Buffett said. "In administering the testamentary trust, the three must act unanimously. Because ...

AIMCo, New Agriculture buy Kimberley Cattle Portfolio

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... objectives. "With up to 25% of the solution to climate change expected to come from the land use sector, we have a responsibility to manage these landscapes for sustainability outcomes, and with our local communities in mind," he said. "Our intention ...

Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... intervention, the consultation also asks whether it be ASIC or the Australian Human Rights Commission that be given responsibility for overseeing and enforcing obligations related to the use of genetic testing in life insurance. In response to the consultation ...

RIAA appoints co-chief executives to succeed O'Connor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2023
... Parker and Dean Hegarty, promoted from within the organisation. Parker currently serves as executive manager, with responsibility for the RIAA Certification Program. Meanwhile, Hegarty is also an executive manager, responsible for marketing and partnerships ...

Super Members Council names chief executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2023
... Industry Super Australia (ISA) and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). "This is a great responsibility and opportunity to build a powerful voice for those 10 million Australians who entrust their savings with profit-to-member ...

ATO recoups $684m in unpaid super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... assisting employers adhere to their superannuation obligations. "We know that mistakes can happen, but it's our responsibility to ensure a level playing field for all businesses," Rosenzweig said. "The sooner we know about unpaid super, the greater chance ...

Fears grow around greenwashing litigation protections

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
... action under certain provisions of the Corporations Act, Brynn O'Brien of Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) told FS Sustainability. Both ACCR and GI members are concerned about how the phased approach would operate. ACCR supports ...