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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 ...

Directors speak to evolving, expanding role of corporate boards at ACSI conference

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017  |  NEWS
... directors and CEOs are not viewed as being trustworthy by the general public. He said that the structures of corporate governance are appropriate- particularly the Two Strikes rule that enables shareholders to remove directors if a company's remuneration ...

Directors, senior executives have obligation to consider climate change: Norton Rose Fulbright

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017  |  NEWS
... adjust ASIC regulatory guidance. De Wit also noted that there are existing recommendations, such as the ASX's Corporate Governance Council's Principles and Recommendations, particularly Recommendation 7.4 which says "[a] listed entity should disclose ...

AMP Capital on value of non-financial performance measures

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... encourage companies to deliver strong financial results, according to AMP Capital. Karin Halliday, AMP Capital corporate governance manager AMP Capital believes that a combination of financial and non-financial measures can and should be used to incentivise ...

Remerga launches Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... and the risk management team has to decide what action to take." Remerga has focused particularly on the corporate governance angle because of the firm's belief that strong corporate governance processes and policies correlates with market outperformance. ...