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Australia's disclosure of executive remuneration lagging: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... performance criteria or where we feel that performance criteria do not reflect the key performance indicators of the business, we would not hesitate to voice our discontent and take further steps," Christiansen said. Craig Hurt, head of Australia and ...

WorldGBC launches Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... Our vision of a net zero emissions future is within reach, if we all work together to overcome the challenges." The 12 business leaders from the Green Building cCouncil include Majid Al Futtaim, property developer in the Middle East; Integral Group ...

Australian National University selects Aberdeen Standard Investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... appointed for such a high profile mandate," said Brett Jollie, managing director of Aberdeen Standard Investments' Australian business. "We are delighted to work together with ANU, employing the skill and breadth of experience from the Australian fixed ...

Local Government Super selects PIMCO for fixed income ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... acceptable practices; invests exclusively in highly-rated ESG stocks; and actively engages with issuers to improve ESG-related business practices. "We are excited to bring what we believe is an engagement-driven, industry-leading ESG fixed income solution ...

Vanguard Australia licenses FTSE Russell index for ESG-related products

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... for its latest ESG index fund and ETF," said Evan Ong, managing director, Asia ETP and listed derivatives strategy and business development, FTSE Russell. "This new values-based index forms part of the FTSE Global Choice Index Series and helps meet the ...

Pauline Vamos resigns as chief executive officer of Regnan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... Vamos for her significant contribution to Regnan over the last 12 months and the leadership she has delivered to the business." Alison George, Regnan's head of policy and a long-time senior employee, will act as interim CEO. The Regnan board has started ...

Australian Ethical reports AUM of $2.82 billion in full year results

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... corresponding period. The expense base grew "at a slightly faster pace than revenue" because of continued investment in the business and hires in staff. Simons noted that a significant portion of this increase relates to the investment in the workforce ...

US activists target banks over finance to for-profit prisons, detention centres

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... other NGOs including Moms Rising, In the Public Interest and others have joined. It can be likened to Australia's No Business in Abuse campaign, which targeted Broadspectrum (now part of Ferrovial) for taking on a contract with the Australian government ...

Man Group appoints Jason Mitchell co-head of responsible investment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... involved in responsible investment at Man Group since 2010. Mitchell also serves on the Advisory Board of Imperial College Business School's Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, and is a member of the PRI Academic Advisory Committee, the PRI Macroeconomic ...

GRI, UN Global Compact release guide to measure, report on SDGs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018  |  NEWS
... Reporting: A Practical Guide, helps companies of all sizes "to prioritize SDG targets to act and report on, set related business objectives, and measure and report on progress," according to GRI and UNGC. The 17 SDGs are anticipated to generate over ...