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Corruption, governance risks: The cost of doing business in emerging markets?

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... get someone who's very corrupt coming along and paying for that licence," Mackinnon said. "You're not getting ethical operators - you're getting exploitation." Out of the 182 countries in this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ...

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group. Mark Shanahan has joined Allied Credit Group as chief financial officer, following his commencement with ...

U Ethical appoints distribution lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
U Ethical Investors has appointed veteran funds management executive Stuart James as head of distribution, as the firm continues to build out its leadership team and pursue its next phase of growth. James joins U Ethical's leadership team with responsibilities ...

KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... remedial actions." Sheppard added along with Allens, the firm has appointed Principia Advisory, a global specialist in ethical culture, to undertake an external review of the underlying speak up culture, including the policies and processes that support ...

Macquarie shareholders question its climate change commitment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... Forces, be included for consideration at Macquarie's annual general meeting (AGM) to be held on July 23. Australian Ethical is part of the 160 shareholders on the resolution. Last year, 35% of shareholders voted for improved climate risk exposure ...

InvestSMART to realise $16m from Intelligent Investor sale

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... Investor Select Value Share Fund (ASX: IISV); Intelligent Investor Equity Growth Fund (ASX: IIGF); Intelligent Investor Ethical Share Fund (ASX: INES); and Intelligent Investor Australian Equity Income Fund (ASX: INIF), with combined funds under management ...

Emerging markets progress from consumption to innovation: Experts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... you don't have, a lot of it comes down to the quality of the individuals and teams that you're backing and their ethical moral compass, which sits on a scale," Robertson said. "So, you have to incorporate that in what you're willing to pay." ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... workshop at the event, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 27-28. He is joined by Ethical Investment Advisers financial adviser Karen Macleod, U Ethical Investors stewardship manager Rachel Alembakis and RIAA acting ...

NZ Super 'accepts' court loss, updates policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... occupation of Occupied Palestinian Territory (OTP). It asked the High Court to review the fund's policies in relation to ethical investments. The complaint related to holdings in Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and Motorola. Collectively, NZ Super ...

Vale Steven Glass

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... Ryan Fisher and Ronald Yu. The strategy invests in global, high-quality companies with favourable valuations and strong ethical and environmental, social and governance credentials. In 2024, the Pella Global Generations Fund launched in New Zealand under ...