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Regnan calls for greater disclosure on human capital management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... operating and financial review (OFR) as being relevant where human capital management is material to operational status, strategy and prospects, and "expect companies will make assessments as to the sensitivity of specific human capital strategies, and ...

Local Government Super hires David Smith as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... have chosen David for his track record in financial services, fit with the Fund's values and ability to deliver on the strategy. I am confident he shares our passion for the best possible retirement outcomes for members, and that this will remain at ...

Westpac, Mirvac named as global leaders in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
Westpac and Mirvac have been named as global leaders in two of the 24 industry groups represented in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2017. S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI), and RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused on sustainability investing ...

New super funds use technology, responsible investment focus to reach members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
The forthcoming launch of new retail superannuation funds points to an interesting trend - a focus on member-centric technology, more focused investment offerings and out-front messaging putting responsible/ethical investment at the centre of the offering. ...

Australian companies developing internal carbon price within the next two years: SBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... gas emissions, as compared to 85% of companies globally, while 94%have climate change integrated into their business strategy and 87% have the board as the highest level of direct responsibility for climate change management. The analysis of the data ...

Australian Ethical Investment reports annual profit of $2.9 million

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical Investment has reported a net profit after tax of $2.90 million, down 3% on 2016. Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical Investment managing director The consolidated statutory net profit after tax was $2.924 million, as compared to $3.186 ...

30% Club Australia calls for renewed push to get women on boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... target for women to comprise 30% of ASX200 boards by the end of 2017, and that policy is now backed by a formal voting strategy for company AGMs. But the rate of female appointments to ASX200 boards has slowed in 2017. "The recent Australian Institute ...

Globally, few companies can effectively demonstrate climate risk disclosure: SSGA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
Few globally listed companies can "effectively demonstrate to investors how they climate risk into long-term strategy", according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). Rakhi Kumar, Managing Director and Head of ESG Investments and Asset Stewardship ...

ASX100 CEO pay remains below 2009 peak: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... target for women to comprise 30% of ASX200 boards by the end of 2017, and that policy is now backed by a formal voting strategy for company AGMs. As of this year, ACSI is recommending to members that they vote against sitting directors at companies without ...

Good Shepherd Microfinance, NAB mark 5th anniversary of Good Money launch

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
The Good Money retail stores pioneered by Good Shepherd Microfinance in partnership with the National Australia Bank (NAB) and state governments have turned five. L-R: Adam Mooney, Chief Executive Officer at Good Shepherd Microfinance, Corinne Proske ...