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Pension fund pushes for independent chair at Berkshire Hathaway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2022
... Commenting on CalPERS's decision, NLPC chair Peter Flaherty said: "We welcome CalPERS support for our resolution. We hope other shareholders will follow." "Separating the two roles is good corporate governance, plain and simple. Public companies ...

UK regulator introduces diversity rules for listed entities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
... management for investors and other market participants, increasing engagement on this area and informing investment decisions. "We hope, in turn through investor pressure, issuers are encouraged towards greater diversity in practice, which may have further ...

Harvest Hotels snaps up Wagga pub

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 APR 2022
... areas. "We see a lot of opportunity and growth in this region which gives us confidence to invest further in Wagga, and we hope we can add value to the community and its growing social and hospitality scene." Brokered by HTL Property, the $29 million ...

Australian Ethical adds to investment committee

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022
Australian Ethical has welcomed three industry veterans to its investment committee. To further boost its leadership in ethical and ESG asset allocation, Australian Ethical has appointed Sean Henaghan, Sandra McCullagh and Steve Rankine to its investment ...

APRA 'digging into' super fund contributions to unions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022
... has launched a probe into superannuation contributions to trade unions." "I look forward to the findings of the inquiry. I hope this finally turns the tap off, and the gravy train is stopped in its tracks."

Westpac now an open book on pay

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022
Westpac has informed employees they are now free to discuss their salaries with one another, saying it will no longer enforce confidentiality clauses in contracts. Making the announcement yesterday, Westpac said its decision actually dates back to December ...

Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
The 2022 Federal Budget has been labelled a "missed opportunity" or a "massive missed opportunity" on areas including climate and sustainable development. The 2022 Federal Budget, handed down last night, delivered a cash splash for the defence forces ...

Big spend on cost of living, defence

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
The 2022 Federal Budget delivered a cash splash for the defence forces and cost of living support, including a cut to the fuel excise. The deficit for 2022-23 is expected to be $78 billion, 3.4% of GDP. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the fuel excise ...

Floods, fires, plagues catered to in Budget

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... families, farmers, small businesses, local governments and their communities is expected to exceed $6 billion. It will deliver hope, work and the prospect of returning to a better life." The estimated $6 billion assistance package in response to the ...

Excise tax, super top budget worries

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... been lobbying for a decade. However, reports in recent weeks suggest such a measure has been considered, and rejected. "I hope the government rethinks its position on that," Dean says. "It's so important for women, and it's so simple. It's also symbolic ...