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Coronavirus forcing companies to virtual AGMs, full proxy voting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 APR 2020  |  NEWS
... to achieve those targets. A third resolution was lodged with Woodside calling for a review of corporate and sector "reputation advertising." "We will be observing very closely," said Brynn O'Brien, ACCR executive director. "I imagine that there will ...

PGIM charts rise of corporate "profit with purpose" mindset

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020  |  NEWS
... created." The PGIM survey showed the key reasons for firms to adopt purpose beyond profit are increased sales from a reputation boost (50%), long-term business viability (44%) and their ability to attract top talent (33%). A smaller share of firms said ...

Hendrik van Calcar steps down as director of Qantas Super

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... report "we believe that environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors can impact investment risks, returns and reputation. We actively exercise share ownership rights and constructively engage with company boards about material ESG issues" Qantas ...

Integrating ESG considerations in securities lending programs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020  |  NEWS
... lenders' standard or approved borrower list for counterparty selection. At BNP Paribas when we review our borrowers, reputation (including ESG) is a category we take into account." Arnesen reinforced Floate's perspective on awareness of ESG criteria ...

Analysis: climate change, Australia and the fierce urgency of now

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020  |  NEWS
As bushfires continue to burn across the southeast of Australia, the push is on to implement effective responses to minimise risk and optimise opportunities stemming from climate change across the economy. Business, finance and civil society are seeking ...

ESG engagement key to small cap value: Perennial Value Management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
Engaging with small and mid-cap companies around key environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues is key to uncovering high quality companies making a positive impact on sustainable outcomes, according to Perennial Value Management. Damian ...

Sexual harassment a potential investment, financial risk in supply chain

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019  |  NEWS
With material human rights issues rising on the agenda for companies and their investors, non-governmental organisations are flagging sexual harassment in garment factories as a source of risk, both in terms of productivity losses and reputational risks ...

First Sentier Investors hires Kate Turner as RI specialist

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... Turner's experience in the business as the global firm builds out its longstanding capabilities and market-leading reputation in responsible investment. First Sentier was formerly Colonial First State Global Asset Management. "Kate will play an integral ...

Millennials prioritise long term returns, fees in investment funds: Calastone

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
... Australians ranked fees and expenses of investing as the second most important consideration (59%) followed closely by the reputation of the fund or firm (58%). Transparency of the firm's investment strategy was also an important selection consideration ...

Pricing, liquidity, standards challenge green bond market: Aviva Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019  |  NEWS
The pricing, liquidity and confusion about the definition of green bonds is constraining the maturity of the green bond market, according to Aviva Investors. Colin Purdie, Chief Investment Officer, Credit, at Aviva Investors "In order to reach the 2 ...