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Mercer principal joins IMCA board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
... skills and experience of where we are headed and what we need to get there," Elvish said. "We also have been mindful of diversity with the three female appointments to improve the board's gender diversity and we also are pleased to make an appointment ...

Impact only fund makes first investments

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2016
... businesses including butchers, green grocers, bakers and delicatessens. YourGrocer helps to promoted competition and diversity in the food and retail supply chains, while also providing customers with choice and convenience. IIG chief investment officer ...

Investors driving impact demand

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2016
... Women's Fund globally in 2017. The fund will invest in companies that are not simply box tickers when it comes to gender diversity but those that have diverse board representation, have a strong pipeline for women to reach senior management positions ...

Ageing boards problematic: ACSI

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2016
... over, saying that two out of every three male directors are aged over 60. "While ACSI believes that improved gender diversity is a no-brainer for boards with a clear vision of their company's future, because it is more likely to bring in a wider range ...

Investors expect gender diversity: CFA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... society of CFA Institute, is calling on financial services to lead Australian business as advocates and practitioners of diversity and inclusion, with an initial focus on gender equality. The 'Gender Diversity in Investment Management' survey found that ...

Industry fund leads way for flexible workplaces

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... by all employees and has removed the need to specify a reason for requesting flexible work. "At Aurecon, we believe diversity is essential for innovation and flexible work practices are an important way in which we can be a more diverse and inclusive ...

Impact investing delivers wide reaching returns

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016
... issued by major Australian banks dominating the increase in dollar value of investment in FY15. "The data reveals a diversity of investment activity, that is meeting financial expectation and touching the lives of thousands of people," co-author of the ...

ETF market capitalisation continues to grow

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2016
... September 2016, up 24.7% on the previous year. According to Zenith Investment Partners' latest sector review ETF product diversity has also continued to grow, with 146 exchange traded products now on the ASX, up from 128 in 2015 (excluding exchange traded ...

Gender inequality still the elephant in the room

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016
... leadership roles and to adviser roles. We really do want more women advisers." Mercer principal and practice leader - diversity and inclusion, Yolanda Beattie, highlights that for businesses to create effective change they must move beyond simply implementing ...

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 ...