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ACSI publishes report calling for introduction of non-binding shareholder resolutions

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... non-binding options held most appeal, in that investors thought that non-binding resolutions would fit with Australia's existing culture of engagement, however "the most contentious aspect of option 1, the general right to move a non-binding resolution ...

Governance experts discuss issues in AGM season

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... for non-financial measures will not be as controversial this season as compared to last season, the issue of corporate culture will be present, Halliday said. "Boards don't want to be criticised for paying bonuses when there's been poor conduct," she ...

Allens sets target to achieve 35% female partners by 2022

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... 25% by 2017 and we have achieved that," Warren said. "Really, it's as simple as the fact that diversity and an inclusive culture is what we want to promote. It's better for us as a business, it's better for our clients. Having a diverse range of views ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... training programs for "relevant employees on the prevention of business ethics risks," and also "clearly support an internal culture of responsible business conduct." "The reluctance displayed by the sector to embrace a more proactive approach to business ...

Regnan calls for greater disclosure on human capital management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... relates to strategy and people," Vamos said. "But disclosure is still quite poor in this area. Some of the leaders measure culture, turnover, levels of training, employee surveys - that's all become quite normal, but that does not meet the requirements ...

The Sustainability Report Podcast: Yolanda Beattie

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... revealed that in the investment management industry, bias in recruitment and promotion decisions as well as workplace culture block opportunities for "under-represented talent to thrive." The study found that 76% of investment managers are male, 48% ...

Sustainalytics CEO discusses impact of Morningstar ownership stake

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... talk through, as strategic partners going ahead." The acquisition is a good fit, Jantzi said. "From my perspective, the culture of Sustainalytics, the mission of Sustainalytics, is something we wanted to continue to build on, and the other shareholders ...

Mercer study reveals diversity gap in investment management industry

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... revealed that in the investment management industry, bias in recruitment and promotion decisions as well as workplace culture block opportunities for "under-represented talent to thrive." Yolanda Beattie, diversity and inclusion practice leader, Mercer ...

Colonial First State Global Asset Management publish stewardship report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... reasons for it - one is that for a number of years we have disclosed at the team level to give an insight into each teams culture and approach towards responsible investment, at this level some of the portfolio footprinting approaches don't work. Secondly ...

Australian, NZ organisations consider impacts of bribery, corruption: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... prevalence, along with excessive commissions. More than three quarters - 77% of respondents say getting organisational culture right is the best way to prevent domestic corruption. It's not just tone from the top, but also how it is implemented throughout ...