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SSGA strengthens gender equality actions

HARRISON WORLEY | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018

... had garnered. "Since her arrival, Fearless Girl has inspired companies and shareholders worldwide to focus on board diversity and join us in our call to action," Kumar said. "We commend the companies that have already placed women on their boards in ...

Diversity a material economic indicator: AXA IM

HARRISON WORLEY | WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2018

... from AXA Investment Managers' (AXA IM) quantitative platform Rosenberg Equities shows the level of an entity's board diversity can be used to predict its financial outcomes and ability to protect future profits. AXA IM said the research studied the largest ...

2017 AGMs less tumultuous: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018

... that emerged was shareholders advocating action for environmental, social and governance issues - particularly board diversity. "Particular attention has been given to this issue by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), which recommended ...

ACSI calls time on all-male boards

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016

... meetings no companies will be in the firing line." "ACSI is not the only organisation to see the value in increased board diversity, but in the face of multiple campaigns, some boards are just not getting the message - and are now seriously out of step ...

NAS launches ESG reporting service

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016

... can be used to monitor carbon emissions, as well as other metrics including bribery events, board independency, board diversity, and greenhouse gas reduction targets. The launch of new service comes as many an increasing number of institutional investors ...

BNP launches ESG analytics tool

KERRIE SYDEE | TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2016

... usage; social factors, such as human rights and community relations; and corporate governance factors, such as board diversity and shareholder rights. General manager of BNP Patrick Colle said: "ESG is becoming an essential part of the investment decision-making ...

Governance becoming key investor concern

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 27 NOV 2015

... asset managers should engage with companies on issues of governance. Other areas of concern for investors were board diversity and succession planning (both 83%) and corporate actions (76%). "Attitudes to governance are changing. Until recently the focus ...

Brumby lauds Cbus board pay disclosure

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 23 OCT 2013

... Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) Fund Governance Symposium, Brumby also discussed gender inequity, board diversity, and the current inadequacy of retiree funds. He said the amount retirees are currently retiring on is "no way near enough," ...

Slight lift in women presence on boards: ACSI

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2013

... listed companies are women, according to the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) annual audit on board diversity released yesterday. According to ACSI, female board members have gone from 14% last year to 15.5, with 24 more women joining ...

Need action on diversity not just a policy: ACSI

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2013

... available for appointment to board positions in the last year? It paints a very disappointing picture on the issue of board diversity overall," he said. Nonetheless, ACSI noted that all ASX50 companies now have at least one woman on the board and 16% ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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