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AGL takeover bid first, but not last on net zero grounds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... infrastructure faster and they can make decisions that are very popular to the general public, but unpopular with shareholders, like closing larger income earning assets earlier, once you put those assets into private vehicles, they can make these decisions ...

Proxy adviser reforms overturned by Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... decreased the accountability of boards and management," Rennie said. "Boards are ultimately responsible to their shareholders. Restricting the ability of certain investors to access advice in the lead up to a vote could limit their ability to exercise ...

Robeco outlines four themes for 2022 engagement

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... 100'. In 2020, Robeco launched a focused engagement program with 13 high carbon-emitting companies in which they are shareholders. Robeco ranked the companies on a traffic light system of red, amber and green, and this year has added an additional ...

Stakeholder capitalism key to long-term returns: Fink

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... more innovative environments for their employees - actions that will help them achieve greater profits for their shareholders. "Companies that deliver are reaping the rewards. Our research shows that companies who forged strong bonds with their employees ...

Deep engagement to follow SSGA CEO letter to directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... ASX200 companies are reporting on their progress in implementing the TCFD Recommendations in their primary report to shareholders as of 30 June 2021. "We obviously think that some sectors that are even more exposed to the risks and opportunities in the ...

DigitalX hires NAB exec as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... working with the great team and building on this foundation together to grow the company's opportunities and value for shareholders." DigitalX is a listed technology and investment company focused on growing the blockchain economy through its digital ...

CEO pay disparity seen as unethical: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... corporations are expressed through challenges to executive salary and non-binding votes on remuneration reports are a way shareholders to express dissatisfaction with a range of corporate performance." CEOs are seen as the most influential on ethics ...

Fidelity International to invest $150bn in net zero strategies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 4 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... needs to happen, what needs to change. "A lot of companies use the meetings now to solicit that feedback, see how shareholders may or may not react to certain things. That's where we think we can add something additional to direct and collaborative ...

GHG emissions, diversity top concerns for ASX companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 OCT 2021  |  NEWS
... their remuneration policy and corporate governance practices from proxy advisors. However, other stakeholders such as shareholders and remuneration consultants are still viewed as the most critical in regard to implementing remuneration policy. This ...

Tightening climate focus on world's biggest emitters: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... Investors. With the Australian AGM season in full swing, climate-related resolutions are receiving keen attention by shareholders and stakeholders. At the AGL AGM earlier in September, 55% of shareholders supported a resolution backed by the Australasian ...