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Impact investing key trend for 2016: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... 'Aiming for A' resolutions that are focused on energy companies. That will continue to be one of the real corporate governance opportunities around voting and environmental issues." See Also: AXA IM to launch second impact investing fund

Fund members concerned about climate change risk: CFGAM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... research correlates with other findings in other reports, and correlates with other trends in environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration globally, said Will Oulton, global head of responsible investment. "The concept of integrating ESG issues ...

Governance Institute issues guide for political donation policies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
... donations and consider the complex regulatory environment as well as potential reputational risks, according to the Governance Institute. Judith Fox, director, policy, Governance Institute The Governance Institute has issued a corporate governance guide ...

Can sustainability considerations drive corporate innovation?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016  |  NEWS
... them?" These considerations are working their way through reporting channels, spurred by developments like ASX Corporate Governance Principle 7.4, which recommends that listed companies should disclose material environmental, social and economic issues. ...

Altius Sustainable Bond Fund certified by RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... conduct their business and apply capital responsibly, giving full consideration to a range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues." The fund currently has AU$39 million in assets under management and is available to retail and institutional ...

Elizabeth Proust appointed AICD chairman

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... chair the AICD in a significant period in its growth," Proust said. "I strongly believe in the value of good corporate governance and am excited by the prospect of continuing to build our reputation as the voice of directors in Australia." Proust replaces ...

Panel discussion: Investing and human rights

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... world." Examining the way in which companies manage human rights issues is also an insight into their overall corporate governance, Woods noted. There are a few ways in which investors can define their risks by determining their needs as in investor ...

ESG RA to become RIAA working group

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... "the amount and quality of stock broker research in Australia that includes consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues," according to its website. The majority of ESG RA's members voted at its recent AGM to wind up the association ...

ACSI annual report outlines 2015-2018 strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... during the year as well as outlining its future agenda. ACSI manages a collective environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) research and engagement agenda on behalf of 29 Australian superannuation funds and six major international pension ...

Governance Institute appoint Simon Pordage president

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
Governance Institute of Australia has appointed Simon Pordage FGIA its national president for 2016. Pordage has been a member of Governance Institute's board since 2012, and was vice-president prior to this appointment. Pordage is currently company ...