GESB Super to drop responsible investment optionBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2012 7:28AMGESB, the AU$12bn superannuation fund for Western Australia public sector employees, will drop its MY plan - Responsible Investments Australian Shares option from March 2012. Related News |
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