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Australian banks, Fortescue Metals appear in Bloomberg Gender Equality Index

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... women make up more than 50% of our global workforce, more than 40% of our global managers, more than 40% of our global management team and more than 35% of our board of directors - makes us a stronger company," said Sheri Bronstein, global HR executive ...

PRI publishes guide on responsible investment in infrastructure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... investment cycle from origination to exit, PRI said. "Addressing material ESG considerations and practising active asset management should therefore contribute to an improvement in the long-term risk-adjusted returns for investors," PRI said. "To date ...

UNEP FI select Oliver Wyman, Mercer as expert advisers on TCFD-related project

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... "Helping the industry develop a methodology to measure and disclose these risks will serve to enhance overall risk management and better inform strategic capital allocation decisions. This integration of climate risk factors within existing frameworks ...

Governance Institute hires new national director of education and training

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2018  |  NEWS
... Wilbourn said he is keen to "advocate for widespread recognition in the broader community that good governance and risk management is not just for listed companies. It is equally important to the success of small and Not-For-Profit organisations."

Victorian government launches first social impact bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... providing guarantees for the bond, which will see investments in rapid access to housing and long-term intensive case management, according to an announcement from Minster for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley. "This collaboration between government ...

New Forests to sell carbon credits via Emissions Reduction Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... basically get more credits the longer you hold the timber stock," Brand said. Forico is Tasmania's largest private forest management company and manages a 180,000-hectare certified forest estate. Forico is part of New Forests' Australia New Zealand Forest ...

CEFC, Australian Ethical Investment invest in Dexus Healthcare Wholesale Property Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... Fund and look forward to continuing to develop the fund," said Deborah Coakley, Dexus executive general manager funds management. "Investor interest in the sector has been strong both domestically and globally and we're excited by the growth opportunities ...

Moving towards an Australian Modern Slavery Act: what does it mean for business?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... against such performance indicators as it considers appropriate; the training about modern slavery available to its management and staff; and any other actions taken. Although businesses will be investing time in understanding the new environment for ...

UCA Funds Management hires Mathew Browning as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
UCA Funds Management has appointed Mathew Browning as its new chief executive officer and executive director, effective 5 February 2018, as current CEO Michael Walsh is retiring. Michael Walsh, UCA Funds Management "On behalf of the Board of Directors ...

First State Super joins Australian Council of Superannuation Investors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017  |  NEWS
... Corporation (TCorp) has also joined the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors. TCorp is the financial and investment management provider for the NSW Government and manages more than $80 billion for state public sector and related agencies, including ...