ACSI updates gender diversity policy to apply to ASX200 companiesBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019 7:29PMThe Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has updated its gender diversity policy to extend to ASX201-300 companies, meaning that ASX200 boards with one or zero women directors could face a vote against directors seeking re-election. Related News |
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