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ASIC says AUD spike "not misconduct"

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2015
... consumers in the financial system. This is achieved through our role in market supervision and competition, and corporate governance. "We have a strong regulatory framework that will enforce and give effect to the law if we find issues regarding confidential ...

Negative Chinese news clouding opportunity: Wells Capital

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2015
... benchmark weight then there are returns on offer. Wells Capital is also buoyed by China's ever-improving corporate governance and focus on shareholder value. "That is giving investors a greater sense of security, encourages better operating practices ...

ACSI names new chief executive

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2015
... in the nation's boardrooms where much of ACSI's important work is conducted. She's determined to improve corporate governance in listed companies as well as encourage company boards and management to take more seriously their environmental and social ...

CalPERS meetings open to members

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2015
... returns, fees and commissions, however, are very high - illustrating the confusion between these two variants of corporate governance. The meetings CalPERS make available to members include meetings of the Full Board; the Performance, Compensation & ...

Bridges MD leaves to join MDS Financial

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2015
... advice. Carter has also served on a number of other joint venture boards and brings expertise in the areas of corporate governance, legal and compliance, financial management, marketing and strategic partnering. MDS Financial has also appointed Delan ...

Employers must do more to promote ethical culture

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2015
... enforcement of existing laws and regulations would help improve investor trust, with 20% citing improved corporate governance. Serhan agreed that good corporate governance is important, but also highlighted the role of education as a key plank in any ...

Vale Mavis Robertson AM

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2015
... join international alliances which led to Australia becoming one the original members of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN). In 1994, she was awarded membership of the Order of Australia for her services to the superannuation industry. ...

Findex appoints head of investment research

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2015
... our companies, Stefano will be responsible for integrating research and presenting a Findex house view on corporate governance and compliance," he said. "These areas become very significant in a post GFC world and he will follow through integrating this ...

ASX appoints non-executive director

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2015
... acumen, particularly in financial services, strategic thinking and commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance," ASX chairman Rick Holliday-Smith said.

ACSI and CareSuper launch ESG award

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2015
ACSI and CareSuper have launched a new award to recognise efforts in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG). The Michael O'Sullivan ESG Rising Star award commemorates the late CareSuper chair. It is open to professionals working in Australian ...