Search Results

Showing 121 - 130 of 211 results for "audit"

Vigeo Eiris assesses "ongoing, serious" misconduct cases in global banks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Asia-Pacific (9 companies). The research did not identify all of the companies. Vigeo Eiris looked at four sustainability drivers - audit and internal controls - the integration of CSR risks (including ethical misconduct) within the banks' internal control ...

Climate Bonds Initiative analyses disclosure of use of proceeds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... well as the amount drawn per year per bond. The report also recommends project-level information, refinancing information, audit information, and information on impact. "Impact reporting has been a focus of our work on Green Bonds at BlackRock for several ...

Remerga launches Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Governance factors that Remerga takes into consideration include assessing alignments of interest, shareholding structures, audit quality, compensation policies, board independence, capital discipline, related party transactions and controversies involving ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
The federal government has launched an inquiry into whether Australia should adopt national legislation comparable to the United Kingdom's Modern Slavery Act 2015. Alice Cope, executive manager, Global Compact Network Australia The Foreign Affairs and ...

AICD calls for stronger corporate whistle-blower protections

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is calling for "significantly stronger and broader whistle-blower protections" for the corporate sector. Louise Petschler, general manager - advocacy, AICD The AICD has submitted comment to the Parliamentary ...

UCA Funds Management names Katherine Allchin to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2016  |  NEWS
... responsibilities in Vinva Investment Management, UCA Funds Management noted. Allchin will be appointed to UCA Funds Management's Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. "Katherine will be an asset to the board - bringing with her years of experience not ...

Companies "show variation" on ESG disclosures: Company Matters

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016  |  NEWS
... of culture, IT/cyber security, diversity and board skills as well as the more traditional focuses of financial reporting/audit and capital management, in addition to ESG and sustainability issues. The lack of disclosure around ESG issues will be a topic ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... which sustainability could be integrated into existing board committee responsibilities n committees such as governance, audit, compensation and nomination. In addition to the assisting corporate boards with concrete means to integrate sustainability ...

KPMG Australia launches supplier code of conduct

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016  |  NEWS
KPMG Australia has launched a supplier code of conduct to engage its first-tier suppliers in promoting lawful, professional and fair practice. Kaushik Sridhar, national manager corporate citizenship, KPMG Australia The code will cover all first-tier ...

Investors question payday lenders at AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2015  |  NEWS
... financial report? If so, please outline those provisions. Were any adjustments made to the provisions as a result of the audit that relate to responsible lending compliance? If so, please outline those adjustments. Money3's auditors noted that they made ...