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FASEA too soft on ethical investing: Advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2020
... responsible investing... then there's ASIC updating its climate change risk disclosure reporting levels and the Modern Slavery Act," she said. "There's this pull from regulatory and this push from climate demand. Larry Fink just announced all of Blackrock's ...

Recognition for industry leader in fight against slavery

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... better awareness and practice around slavery in the investor community. The awards were the first since the Modern Slavery Act came into effect in Australia at the start of the year. Carlsson-Sweeny's work has seen him visit factories in China, Cambodia ...

Modern slavery rife across sectors: Fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2019
... another troublesome sector because wages have not kept pace with CPI, he told a recent media briefing. The Modern Slavery Act 2018 was passed in 29 November 2018 and came into force on 1 January 2019, aiming to stamp out practices that include providing ...

New Perennial small caps active ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019
... derive more than 10% of their revenue from fossil fuels, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, forestry activities, gambling, modern slavery and unhealthy fast foods. "Sustainable investing is increasingly an important focus for many investors, and for the first ...

Andrew Hagger to lead investment, philanthropy group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2019
... Centre in Melbourne and senior international advisor to Not for Sale, a non-profit looking to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery. "Minderoo has been a labour of love for both my wife Nicola and I, and we have built the foundations and culture ...

Ausbil ESG strategy advances

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 JAN 2019
... going to be sustainable over time," Carlsson-Sweeny said. Ausbil strongly supported the recent assent of the Modern Slavery Act in Australia, engaging both the Federal Government and individual businesses. "There are about 40 million people living in ...

Industry veterans join global commission

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 24 SEP 2018
... executive are being welcomed as executives of a new global financial sector initiative which targets the end of modern slavery and human trafficking. Joining the newly-formed Financial Sector Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking as its ...

Catholic Super backs Modern Slavery Act

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2018
... over one year. In April, Catholic Super jumped to third spot in Roy Morgan customer satisfaction ratings. The Modern Slavery Act requires 3000 companies with annual turnover of $100 million or more to publish board-signed annual slavery statements each ...

ACSI urges investor action on slavery, warns of financial risks

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2017
... and will place greater accountability on companies to act. Giving evidence at the Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia, ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said: "Slavery has a devastating impact on the lives of those affected. ...

Iron magnate makes historic $400m pledge

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... research, education and early childhood development; and two lots of $50 million will go to the eradication of modern slavery and underprivileged communities respectively. The historic donation was unveiled by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull along with ...