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ASFA chief executive Vamos to step down

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2016
... services, Pauline has been a key advocate for broadening the superannuation discussion to include insurance, investment governance and advice and has been a strong proponent of industry self-regulation," ASFA chair Dr Michael Easson said on behalf of ...

Industry fund flags DB issues in Fraser review

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
An industry superannuation fund has used the Fraser Review on governance to flag its concerns about the administration of defined benefit schemes. Vision Super, a $7.5 billion fund for local government and water authority employees, said any move to ...

ACSI and TIAA-CREF drive poll voting

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2016
... ACSI statement said it was a pleasing result, demonstrating the power of global investor collaboration on corporate governance issues, and the willingness of progressive companies to respond quickly. The "show of hands" gives each shareholder at the ...

Norwegian fund reviews ESG approach

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016
... long-term risks in their strategies, investment plans, risk management and reporting. Monitoring environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in the portfolio is an important part of Norges Bank Investment Management's (NBIM) work on responsible ...

Standard Life Investments appoints ESG head

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016
... schemes. The company said the creation of the role, which is slightly different from Jubb's title of global head of governance and stewardship, reflects the importance it attaches to this part of its investment process across all asset classes. Jubb ...

Core holdings will be lacklustre in 2016: SSGA

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016
... accommodative monetary policy which will serve as a tailwind to equities. Furthermore, the continued focus on corporate governance should bring the greater potential for earnings going forward, Anderson said. Turning to Australia, Anderson said energy ...

Mine Wealth + Wellbeing appoints interim CEO

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 4 FEB 2016
... an interim CEO to oversee the industry super fund when incumbent Bruce Watson departs after 23 years. Current chief governance and risk officer Nicole Killen will step into the role while the mining industry fund continues its search for a full-time ...

Instos to increase alternative strategies

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2016
... for more than a decade with no signs of respite. The success formula remains being tough on risk and being smart on governance," Urwin said.

Members should vote for super fund directors

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2016
The Governance Institute of Australia is proposing superannuation members at not-for-profit funds be given the right to vote for trustee directors as a solution to the governance debate. Governance Institute of Australia chief executive Steve Burrell ...

Impact investments the next wave for RI

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JAN 2016
... said coal-related companies that remain in investment portfolios can be monitored through environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis, including the actions such companies are taking to promote energy efficiency. "Engagement will allow investors ...