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MAX finalists named, voting open

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
The finalists for the 16th annual Financial Standard MAX Awards have been announced, with voting now open until May 30. The Financial Standard MAX Awards highlight individuals, teams and organisations in the financial services industry excelling in ...

Proxy advisers under scrutiny

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... much more transparent on how and why they vote on matters put to shareholders. The government is proposing to reform proxy voting by requiring superannuation funds to disclose more detailed information related to voting policies and/or by requiring proxy ...

Final days to nominate in 2021 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021
... Vanguard and Zurich were among the big winners last year, with the awards seeing more votes than ever before at 17,500. Voting for this year's awards will kick off on Wednesday, May 5 and close on Friday, May 28. To nominate yourself, a colleague ...

Latitude IPOs despite spotted past

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 APR 2021
... owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Varde Partners and Deutsche Bank. The group continues to be majority shareholders with voting power following the IPO.

O'Dwyer joins Barrenjoey

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 APR 2021
... ensure 40% female representation. Barrenjoey is 40% owned by Barrenjoey and 9.99% owned by Barclays. Magellan has a 4.99% voting interest and a board position, while Barclays has a 4.99% voting interest.

Buffett doesn't want to report on diversity, climate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAR 2021
... its climate-related risks and diversity metrics. Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual meeting is scheduled for May 1. Proxy voting directions filed with the Securities and Exchange Committee yesterday show two shareholder proposals demanding climate-related ...

Mainstream to be acquired for $170m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2021
... Mainstream's three directors and major shareholders, Byram Johnson, Martin Smith and John Plummer, who hold around 37.9% of voting rights, said they agree with the board that the scheme has potential to bring significant value to shareholders while minimising ...

Super fund ESG targets lack clarity: ACCR

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2021
... pursue engagement and a campaign of escalation prior to any divestment of fossil fuel companies. That engagement can include voting against director or remuneration reports of a company fails to meet expectation; opposing corporate divestments of fossil ...

Barrenjoey hires from Ord Minnett

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... including HUB24 and Netwealth. Barrenjoey is 40% owned by Barrenjoey and 9.99% owned by Barclays. Magellan has a 4.99% voting interest and a board position, while Barclays has a 4.99% voting interest. Its co-founders include former Challenger chief executive ...

JPMAM hires ESG expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
... His responsibilities include overseeing the firm's regional stewardship approach by leading corporate engagement, proxy voting and stewardship reporting. Lam came from CCB International Securities, a Hong-Kong-based equity research firm. At CCB, he served ...