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ACSI supports "if not, why not" reporting for Modern Slavery requirement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017  |  NEWS
... combat slavery in supply chains." ACSI points out that if not, why not is a reporting requirement for the ASX Corporate Governance Principles, and therefore not unfamiliar to listed companies. "Requiring disclosure will allow investors to meaningfully ...

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

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... new report, Shareholder Resolutions in Australia: Is there a better way?, which concludes that Australia's corporate governance framework "restricts an important right of shareholders - the ability to bring resolutions at company meetings." Currently ...

Governance experts discuss issues in AGM season

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017  |  NEWS
... to support those." Disclosure of the thinking behind remuneration is key, Karin Halliday senior manager, corporate governance at AMP Capital Investors. "I think we've seen quite a bit of simplification of remuneration structures," she said. "Companies ...

Considering the first 20 years of the Global Reporting Initiative

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... examples including the New Zealand Exchange explicitly referencing the GRI as a reporting standard in its corporate governance guidelines and the ASX referencing GRI as a reporting standard in its most recent Corporate Governance Guidelines. Black also ...

Sustainalytics CEO discusses impact of Morningstar ownership stake

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... moves by the Japanese government, regulators and investment community to implement a Stewardship Code and Corporate Governance code, as well as significant moves by the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) to embrace ESG integration as part of its ...

Regnan hires Pauline Vamos as CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017  |  NEWS
... contribution to wealth stewardship, through the promotion of thoughtful, long-term and holistic risk management and corporate governance best practices," Vamos said. "I look forward to leading Regnan as we continue to advance the responsible investment ...

Man Group appoints Steven Desmyter head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017  |  NEWS
... will lead Man Group's" focus on serving its clients' interest in incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) considerations in the investment decision-making process," Man Group said. He will also chair Man Group's Responsible ...

Three quarters of Aussie investors use ESG in investment strategies: BNP Paribas

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... Australia incorporating ESG, "38% felt environmental considerations were the most important, compared with corporate governance at 31% and social concerns at 31%. According to the survey, 53% felt the S was the most difficult to assess and incorporate. ...

ACSI names Ian Silk as new president, Antony Thow as deputy president

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... pools for members requires strong returns over decades, not just years, putting ESG issues - including strong corporate governance, climate change, other environmental issues, health and safety, and labour rights in the supply chain - as key determinants ...

APRA hires lead for new team that will consider cyber-security risks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... governance, operational and insurance and will issues "such as IT and cyber security." Karin Halliday, AMP Capital corporate governance manager APRA recently announced a number of executive appointments to its leadership team. APRA has hired Jane O'Doherty ...