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Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... said the association fully supports the ban. "Australia's life insurers have never wanted to do anything to discourage people from taking genetic tests and accessing the information they need to make informed choices about their health," she said. ...

UBS passive strategies flagged on human rights

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... rights impacts. Furthermore, these human rights risks are investment risks and could lead to lower financial performance. People should investigate their own investments and engage their employers/retirement plans to reduce the human rights risks of ...

Help on the way for hidden supply chain slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... forced marriage, debt bondage, human trafficking, child trafficking and domestic trafficking. There were almost 50 million people living in slavery in 2021 - an increase of 10 million in five years - according to the International Labour Organization ...

Fossil-fuel engagements require flexibility, not confrontation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... senior director and portfolio specialist at Stewart Investors. "We need to be extremely adaptive, recognising that the people sitting across the table from you matter," Berrutti said at the recent Altiorem Expert Guide launch. "Their views matter and ...

Ancient ideas fuel new strategy

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... important role and responsibility to facilitate access to finance and capital that allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities to meaningfully participate in the changing economic and ESG landscape. "We're exploring new opportunities ...

ASX200 boards near gender target: ACSI

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... of directors, this should not be seen as a reason to continue a status quo. "Boards of companies that are refreshed with people who bring a diversity of skills, experience, knowledge, gender, age and culture should provide investors with greater certainty ...

QIC replaces real estate managing director

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... alternatives platform on October 15. She previously spent 11 years at Dexus, starting out as executive general manager of people and culture, and moved to customer and marketing, and then chief executive of funds management. Coakley is also a non-executive ...

Olympics flame sparks $10bn pledge to sports equality

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... reduction of physical inactivity by 15% by 2030. There is also a particular focus on equality and inclusion for women, people with disabilities, and refugees. One in three women do not do sufficient physical activity, and 15% of the world's population ...

ESG safe from layoffs in tight jobs market

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Sustainability. "The market is tight for mid-level candidates, particularly in responsible investing." "We are seeing a lot of people applying for roles and processes moving quite slowly... The challenge is finding people with specific skill sets. Employers ...

Responsible investing pro moves company-side

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2024  |  NEWS
... Sentier did not comment on whether a replacement has been found. White told FS Sustainability: "Telix is dedicated to helping people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives, and I am happy that I can play a part in working towards ...