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Does ESG have a fiduciary issue?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... social and governance will become more integrated in the "fabric" of investments - instead of something separate. At its May AGM, BlackRock shareholders overwhelmingly supported climate-friendly and diversity policies. ESG was being shunned by some because ...

Iress expands superannuation leadership

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... said. The appointment follows Iress chief executive Marcus Price detailing a product-led growth strategy at the company's AGM in May. It also follows a major restructure in April aimed at enhancing the group's focus on financial advice, trading and market ...

Iress outlines product-led growth strategy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... strategy to drive company growth, capturing opportunities in financial advice and investment management. During the company's AGM, Price explained that under the new plan, Iress would adopt a product-led business structure to enhance performance. ...

UBS swaps out chiefs amid Credit Suisse acquisition

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... the trust of clients and stakeholders, it said. He is currently chair of Swiss Re and intends to step down after the next AGM following a short handover period. Commenting on his return, Ermotti said he is honored to be asked back. "I would like to express ...

Perpetual welcomes Pendal board members

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2022
... are finalised. The financial services firm explained the directors will be subject to reelection by shareholders at the next AGM in October 2023. "Both Christopher Jones and Ben Heap have agreed to be appointed on that basis. In the case of Kathryn Matthews ...

Super funds more likely to recall shares for proxy votes: Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
... introduction of the "two-strikes rule" in 2011, more institutional investors are recalling shares in the month leading up to AGM voting seasons in May and November, according to a paper from researchers at Deakin Business School. The two-strikes rule ...

Ken Henry resigns from ASX board

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
... congratulate Ken on his service; not only to ASX but to the Australian community more widely." Smith will stand for election at the AGM on September 28. She has a Ph.D. in Economics from the Australian National University and spent 20 years in the Australian ...

HESTA opposes AGL demerger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2022
... Blakey said the fund is considering whether companies are suitably managing risks to enable long-term value creation this AGM season. "The events at AGL represent a watershed in active ownership in this country. Shareholders are pushing for greater action ...

Super funds back Say on Climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2022
... annual reporting of a strategy to reduce emissions, and an annual non-binding shareholder vote on the company's plan at the AGM. Engagement and governance experts say that advisory resolutions can be a useful tool for assessing shareholder support ...

Pension fund pushes for independent chair at Berkshire Hathaway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2022
... management, but that is not the only option. We can instead assert our rights as shareholders, as we are doing here." The AGM is to take place on April 30.