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AMPFPA action progresses, associations merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... ongoing for about two or three years, he said. Members of each association voted in favour of the move at annual general meetings held in Melbourne last week. Macdonald said the merger will ensure one sound voice for AMP-aligned advisers in challenging ...

Major shareholders defy proxy advisers: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 FEB 2019
... advisers 42.7% of the time and investment managers 25.1%. The report covers the voting outcomes at the annual general meetings of 400 Australian listed entities in 2018. The 2018 AGM season was particularly contentious and saw increased shareholder engagement ...

2017 AGMs less tumultuous: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018
... engaged during proxy season, ASIC says. The corporate regulator, which closely monitors the outcomes of annual general meetings (AGMs) taking place around October and November, said the 2017 AGM season was "significantly less tumultuous" than 2016; only ...

Blockchain will boost company value: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
Using blockchain technology to allow e-voting at annual general meetings would likely increase overall company value, latest research from the University of Wollongong shows. Research conducted by University of Wollongong deputy vice chancellor Alex ...

Government gives super system further makeover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017
... Also central to the government's latest announcement is that superannuation funds will be asked to hold annual general meetings specifically with a member focus. Several of Australia's top super funds already host national and state-based member roadshows ...

ACSI and TIAA-CREF drive poll voting

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2016
About three quarters of ASX200 companies now use poll voting at their annual general meetings according to the latest data from the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). In addition, ACSI said less than 10% of ASX100 companies still ...

Market to open lower

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2015
... recruitment firm Programmed Maintenance Services is also releasing full year earnings. Companies holding their annual general meetings on Wednesday include Adelaide Brighton and Northern Iron. In Australia, the market on Tuesday rose for a fourth straight ...

Market to open lower

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2015
... releases its half year results and Boart Longyear and Chinalco Yunnan Copper Resources both hold their annual general meetings. In Australia, the stock market on Tuesday enjoyed its strongest gain in a month as bargain hunters moved in and merger and ...

Market lower as Wall Street falls

AAP  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2015
... interest rates this year was on track. Locally on Monday, OZ Minerals and Reef Casino Trust holds its annual general meetings. In Australia, the market on Friday finished flat after weakness among the big four banks offset strong gains among energy stocks. ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2015
... Rio Tinto, Caltex Australia, and Westfield's Australian shopping centre owner Scentre Group are holding annual general meetings on Thursday.A