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Gender equality perception differs

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2021
... versus reality of where the industry currently finds itself. More respondents than previous iterations of the survey had diversity and inclusion key performance indicators, and more than half agreed that the promotion and advancement is part of the organisation's ...

AMP Capital appoints chair, deputy for Private Markets

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2021
... non-executive appointments to support the planned demerger, with a focus on establishing a private markets board with "strong diversity, governance and business experience and global perspective". AMP Limited chair Debra Hazelton commented: "Patrick ...

AustralianSuper calls for fresh retirement thinking

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... towards older Australians in our community, businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of inclusivity and diversity, but more needs to be done to support older workers," AustralianSuper head of business growth Vicky Maguire said. By 2047 ...

Aussie fund management diversity improves: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2021
The Australian funds management industry has marginally improved its gender diversity record but still has a long way to go, Citywire's Alpha Female 2021 Report reveals. The annual study of global fund managers and how well the industry is progressing ...

HESTA to support young women in financial services

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2021
... experience officer Lisa Samuels said. Samuels acknowledged HESTA's predominantly female member base and said improving gender diversity leads to better member outcomes. "We strongly believe that more diverse and inclusive teams have better decision making ...

MLC bolsters private equity team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
... and Ashini join our growing team. They bring a range of high-quality private equity experience, that will enhance our diversity of thought and strengthen our global coverage, investment sourcing and execution capabilities," MLC's Sydney-based co-head ...

Equal Pay Day offers sobering reminder

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... companies with gender equity in their leadership team and their board have a significantly more positive attitude towards diversity, equity and inclusion are less likely to have a significant gender pay gap." Recently, research from the University of ...

Zurich introduces gender affirmation leave

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2021
... executive Justin Delaney said. "Our people can feel confident to be themselves and feel safe and supported at Zurich. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, with this new policy helping us reach our full potential." Rodney Hanratty, head of ...

Mainstream revenue up 18%

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 27 AUG 2021
... executive Martin Smith said. "This is due to our deep expertise in our core markets, our asset class and geographic diversity and our greater than 90% recurring revenue via long term contracts." The scheme meeting for sale to Apex is scheduled for October ...

No all-male boards in ASX 200

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021
... commitment of ASX chairs and directors, as well as the numerous groups who have pushed for change and ensured that gender diversity remains a priority for organisations," Armour said. "We want to ensure this success is maintained. It is important all ...