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Frydenberg amends Corporations Act

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2020
... to juggle requirements laid out in the Corporations Act with those of COVID-19-related restrictions. The Governance Institute chief executive Megan Motto welcomed the changes, but argued they were overdue. "Many organisations have been facing significant ...

Time to step up or face the music

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... together with ensuring that members' best interests are at the heart of the decision-making process." The Governance Institute of Australia chief executive Megan Motto said it is important for a company's response to be both proactive, yet considered. ...

EQT bolsters board

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2020
... regarded in business and the not-for-profit sector," he said. "She has an excellent reputation as an advocate for good governance in every organisation with which she is associated. "She is recognised as an advocate for women in leadership and frequently ...

WTW boosts Australian leadership team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
... the relocation of Tim Mitchell from the UK. Mitchell relocated to Melbourne where he is working as the global head of governance consulting.

Climate threat pushes Aussies to sustainability

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020
... forefront of investment strategy. "Managers have been responding to a growing awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues among young investors who would like their investments to be aligned with their personal values," it said. According ...

TAL executive jumps to MLC Life

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020
... actuarial teams and will have accountability for financial management and internal audit strategies, systems, controls and governance frameworks to ensure continued compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Acting chief executive at MLC Life ...

Status quo not option for remuneration: APRA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020
... about alternative approaches, we have been conscious of trying to make sure the framework as a whole leads to good governance in relation to remuneration decisions," she said. Rowell said that it will likely be a number of years for all Royal Commission ...

Frontier Advisors welcomes AustralianSuper director

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2020
... non-executive director of AiGroup. "We look forward to John bringing his extensive 35 years of commercial, senior executive and governance experience to the Frontier board," Szondy said. "His background complements and strengthens the range of skills ...

Climate risk should be integral to business: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020
... understand climate change risks affecting their businesses if they wish to remain competitive, according to the Governance Institute of Australia. Governance Institute chief executive Megan Motto said it found that nine in 10 Australians want governments ...

NAB hires to improve governance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
... Australia Bank has appointed a new non-executive director with an extensive history in banking, risk management and governance. Simon McKeon will step into his new role effective 3 February 2020, after gaining regulatory approval, while remaining in ...