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Proxy advisors have 'undue influence': Jamie Dimon

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
... receive proxy advisor data and recommendations, the majority do not vote independently of this information. Moreover, stewardship committees responsible for voting decisions are often held by experts who default large portions of their decision-making ...

The tide is turning for North Asian equity markets: Maple-Brown Abbott

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... encouraging moves in neighbouring countries that could drive further upside," Main and Ho said. Japan introduced its Stewardship Code in 2014 and Corporate Governance Code in 2015. More recently, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) took more direct initiatives ...

AustralianSuper to deploy £8 billion in the UK

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2024
... reflect our approach to direct investing and value creation during ownership, where we're focused on effective stewardship to generate sustainable returns for more than 3.3 million members," he said. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said AustralianSuper's ...

Magellan needs more consistent progress: Morningstar

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024
... soon, it says. The research house indicated that it would require more time to rebuild trust in Magellan, leaving its stewardship evaluations for the firm's funds unchanged. Morningstar research highlighted that Magellan is still undergoing a significant ...

Cbus appoints head of stewardship

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
Cbus has appointed Steve Monnier as its new head of stewardship in the responsible investment team. Cbus head of responsible investment Ros McKay welcomed the appointment, saying that Monnier's extensive experience and expertise aligned well with the ...

ASIC to tighten grip on super fund misdemeanours

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... expect boards to engage directly on sustainability claims - whether they are aspirational statements, targets, active stewardship commitments or investment descriptions." Finally, to failures by trustees to protect members' superannuation balances, Court ...

Super funds defend controversial weapons holdings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... 0.07% of the fund's total holdings," a Brighter Super spokesperson said. "Brighter Super generally prefers active stewardship over asset disposal. We believe in promoting a just transition through advocating for activities and investments that promote ...

Australian Ethical super chief goes for growth in 2024

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... understanding of ESG risks and opportunities in investment activities. The regulator also demanded that funds demonstrate how stewardship activities contribute to investment value. Piper welcomes the heightened regulatory attention on ESG, including ...

E&P chief exits early

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... in the evolution of the E&P group. With the transformation and simplification of the business model under Peter's stewardship now largely complete, the group is well positioned to take advantage of the macro themes playing out in the wealth management ...

Gender pay gap a crucial diversity metric: FSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... more lucrative short-term and long-term incentive structures," White said. "We have to separate out reporting and stewardship. At the moment, this is a reporting issue. Gender pay gap is just becoming something that's more transparent and looked ...
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