Market Forces lodges shareholder resolutions with Westpac, NAB, ANZBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019 8:35AMMarket Forces has lodged shareholder resolutions with Westpac, NAB and ANZ, calling on the banks to reduce lending and exposure to fossil fuel companies consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Related News |
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