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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 ...

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 ...