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Social issues and climate dominate engagement: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... Woodside. While State Street remains engaged on the topic of diversity and inclusion, it will be pushing beyond gender diversity into ethnic heritage and other areas of consideration. This has been influenced by social movements around the world this ...

Climate, worker rights rise up ESG agenda: Perennial

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020  |  NEWS
... focusing on diversity as a concern - according to the report, respondents appear to place emphasis on increasing gender diversity in executive ranks, with 53% of respondents strongly agreeing this is an area of focus compared to 35% who strongly agree ...

Women continue to see gains on ASX200 boards: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2020  |  NEWS
... women on ASX 300 boards by the end of 2021. Research released by KPMG in July suggest that in order to increase gender diversity on ASX201-300 company boards, existing board members should look beyond traditional pools of candidates and focus on building ...

KPMG outlines focus on gender diversity in ASX201-300 company boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2020  |  NEWS
In order to increase gender diversity on ASX201-300 company boards, existing board members should look beyond traditional pools of candidates and focus on building the pipeline in executive and upper management, according to research from KPMG. Sarah ...

BetaShares ethical ETFs see nearly $300m in new inflows in 2020

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020  |  NEWS
... supply chain concerns. In addition, both ETHI and FAIR are the first ethical ETFs in the market to include a gender diversity screen, screening out companies that do not have female board representation. BetaShares launched a third, ethical, fixed income ...

J.P. Morgan Asset Management developing ESG scoring framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... Management. JPMAM believes managing human capital effectively (e.g. workplace standards, education & training, diversity and gender equality) is a critical component to maintaining a productive workforce. Stakeholder engagement. JPMAM "thinks companies' ...

ASX200 boards above 30% women in aggregate, but six have none

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... Armour, AICD CEO and managing director. "However, it is still the top Australian companies that lead the way on gender diversity." The report noted that 56 ASX100 boards have reached the 30% target, while 32 ASX50 boards have reached that target and ...

BetaShares ethical ETFs surpass $1 billion funds under management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... supply chain concerns. In addition, both ETHI and FAIR are the first ethical ETFs in the market to include a gender diversity screen, screening out companies that do not have female board representation. BetaShares launched a third, ethical, fixed income ...

David Atkin, responsible investment leader, to step down as Cbus CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
... in Australia and abroad. "Cbus is recognised as an employer of choice and David has driven a strong focus on gender diversity as a Male Champion of Change, understanding the positive impact this has on investment outcomes and broader fund performance." ...

ASX200 hits 30% target for women on boards: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019  |  NEWS
... and maintain momentum. Smaller listed companies need to demonstrate they are also committed to the benefits of gender diversity," Armour said. The 30% target should be considered a floor, not a ceiling, said 30% Club Australia Chair Nicola Wakefield ...