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ACSI updates gender diversity policy to apply to ASX200 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019  |  NEWS
... Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has updated its gender diversity policy to extend to ASX201-300 companies, meaning that ASX200 boards with one or zero women directors could face a vote against directors seeking re-election. Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO ...

Australian businesses seek positive social impact: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2019  |  NEWS
... good for their workforce, but it's not particularly sustainable way to develop brand or culture." In conversations with boards and executive, Hillard said the questions are what are the aspects of the organisation that can have the most positive impact ...

Diverse boards can provide "profitability moat" to future returns

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
The level of board diversity is associated with higher contemporaneous return on equity, and can also be a predictor of a company's ability to protect future profits, according to new research from AXA IM Rosenberg Equities. Kathryn McDonald, director ...

Australia's disclosure of executive remuneration lagging: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2018  |  NEWS
... invest," Christensen said. "However, it remains to be seen whether these reforms will lead to long-term shifts in the way boards and companies think about executive pay and reward." Of the 147 Australian meetings voted on in 2017, AXA IM voted against ...

ACCR, CAER study gender pay gap at ASX100 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... took no action, the report found. Future Super has a policy of not investing in companies that do not have women on their boards, and will engage with companies on the topic of gender pay gap, Hunter said. "This report gives us that extra layer to apply ...

UCA Funds Management certified as B Corp, signs Banking and Finance Oath

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... or their customers play some kind of active role in the organisation, we have a strong alignment there. We also talk to boards and trustee group that say we need something that aligns with our ethics. We are consistent with all of that." Additionally ...

Persistent and increasing bonus pay pushes up ASX100 remuneration: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... rather than exceptional performance, are especially tone-deaf," said Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO. "This may be a sign that boards have lost sight of the link between a company's social licence and the expectations of communities and investors." The study ...

Mercer advises Business As Different approach to ESG issues

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUL 2018  |  NEWS
... beliefs, traditionally around active versus passive, liquidity, fee constraints, etc., but we're working with a lot of boards to articulate what are your investment beliefs are," she said. "Are they within the remit of risk/return? We have done a lot ...

Women make up 30% of ASX100 board positions: AICD

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... according to the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). The year to date female appointment rate for ASX200 boards stands at 49%, down from 50% for the first time since January as a result of fewer women being appointed over May, AICD said ...

Super funds continue to expand responsible investment activities: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018  |  NEWS
... voted with the company board and/or, proxy voting adviser on every occasion. In contrast, five funds voted independently of boards and proxy voting advisers on more than 10% of votes." "When you look at the full suite of tools for responsible investment ...