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Coronavirus pandemic produces supply chain crisis: Baker McKenzie

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2020  |  NEWS
The coronavirus pandemic has produced "an unprecedented global supply chain crisis" that is based on a lack of flexibility in global supply chains and a lack of diversification in sourcing strategies, according to a new report from Baker McKenzie and ...

Questions raised over governance implications of share buyback schemes

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... number of companies that have net-cash balance sheets or modest debt levels." The role of share buybacks as a corporate strategy may be more influenced by corporate culture than by the executive remuneration plans of executives, Marshall said. "It has ...

Coronavirus forcing companies to virtual AGMs, full proxy voting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
Australia's mini-AGM season coincides with tight clampdowns on public meetings as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, companies are moving towards hybrid virtual AGMs and relying on proxy voting in place of live voting in person. Megan ...

ANZ companies report board level climate oversight, more needed: CDP

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... wider APAC average (54%). The report analyses companies based on the four core elements stipulated by TCFD - governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets, it identifies key trends and progress on corporate climate action at the regional ...

Sustainability faces greatest test in response to coronavirus

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... Petersen said. Sustainability professionals' role as innovators is another key component that could shape company strategy over the long term. Petersen cited the example of the automotive sector as one sector that could see profound disruption in ...

Lighthouse Infrastructure hires Alex O'Dea as investment director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... investment director. O'Dea joins Lighthouse Infrastructure in April, and will focus on portfolio management, investment strategy and product development. She will also be responsible for the firm's external communications and investor engagement. O'Dea ...

GRI hires director of capital markets engagement, head of policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... impacts." Cleary, who is a South African national, has previously worked for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as director of strategy and public policy, and Accenture as manager, strategy. She is completing her MSC in Climate Change: Environment, Science ...

Emerging markets present opportunities for impact investing: 57 Stars

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... O'Neill, managing director, 57 Stars. "This underscores the importance of the healthcare services component of our impact strategy - where the present need is particularly critical and urgent. Similarly, when we talk about the positive impact of digital ...

Forum360 highlights case for virtual shopping for fund managers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
Forum360, a platform that is developing a Netflix-style experience for investors and advisers to connect with fund managers, is highlighting its ability to communicate the value proposition of active management through virtual meetings. Forum360 which ...

Commonwealth Bank provides sustainability-linked finance to Wesfarmers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
Commonwealth Bank and Wesfarmers have signed a $400 million three-year bilateral sustainability-linked loan which will link social and environmental outcomes to the cost of finance. Andrew Hinchliff, CBA group executive for institutional banking and ...