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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 ...

Industry braces for majority independent directors

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  SUNDAY, 7 DEC 2014
... will be exempt. "Including independent directors on boards is consistent with international best practice on corporate governance," the report stated. "Independent directors improve decision making by bringing an objective perspective to issues the board ...

Altius launches ethical bond fund

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2014
... available to investors looking for fixed interest investments managed with regard to environmental, social and corporate governance principles. As a result, fixed income may have been left out of their investment portfolios, which has restricted diversification ...

Family offices returned 9% in 2013

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2014
... though data suggests this will change in future. The report also revealed that environmental, social, and corporate governance issues were not prevalent in family offices but did have an impact on asset allocation. Family offices that considered these ...

Mercer appoints two independent directors

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2014
... join the Mercer (Australia) Pty Ltd (MAPL) board. "Mercer is determined to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance. In addition to the strong capabilities, experience and achievements of our existing directors and boards, Melissa, Jan ...

ASX200 companies 'poor' on gender diversity disclosure

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2014
... still applying a largely minimal standard mindset to the reporting of their diversity obligations," BlackRock corporate governance and responsible investment director in Asia Pacific Pru Bennett said. This is the third year that BlackRock has reported ...

Mercer grows ESG team

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2014
... Cheang will help clients implement Mercer's recently launched "Framework for Sustainable Growth" and address corporate governance risks. Cheang's most recent role was as director, governance and sustainable investments at F&C, a UK-listed asset management ...

ASX considers UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2014
... companies, can enhance corporate transparency - and ultimately performance - on ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) issues and encourage sustainable investment." However, the actual requirements are not strict, requiring 'partners' to ...