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Westpac reports progress on sustainability targets

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... in the process of reviewing its ESG risk framework, a process that is scheduled for every two years. The review comes as Oxfam Australia released a report, Banking on Shaky Ground - Australia's big four banks and land grabs, in which Oxfam presents evidence ...

Labour rights, NGO activism and governance cited as ESG trends

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014  |  NEWS
... ANZ, which also included superannuation funds members engaging with their funds on the issue." Leske also noted the recent Oxfam report, detailing allegations of land divestment in emerging markets by company that have received finance from Australian ...

Byrne: Investors' ESG risk awareness increase biggest change

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2013  |  NEWS
... depending on the result of the forthcoming federal election, the carbon pricing regime. Byrne is currently a board member of Oxfam Australia, a member of the Monash University Department of Accounting and Finance Advisory Committee, a member of the BlackRock ...

Gaps in retailers' labour and human rights policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2013  |  NEWS
... rights and safety in their supply chain and make valuation decisions accordingly. Non-governmental organisations such as Oxfam Australia are encouraging investors to evaluate those risks. "What we're encouraging investors to do is join the dots as what ...

Ann Byrne to step down as ACSI CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013  |  NEWS
... and after October I look forward to reading about its future successes," Byrne said. Byrne is currently a board member of Oxfam Australia, a member of the Monash University Department of Accounting and Finance Advisory Committee, a member of the BlackRock ...

EITI conference advocates for moving beyond transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013  |  NEWS
... transparency is a tool for better governance and not an end, with Ian Gary, senior policy manager for extractive industries, Oxfam, cautioning that transparency should not become "openwash." "There's certainly a lot to welcome in the new rules - project ...

Government allocates additional funds for microfinance pilot

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2013  |  NEWS
... services. It is a joint venture between Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and 20 not-for-profit organisations including Jobs Australia, Oxfam Australia, Scope and ACOSS. Community Sector Banking said it will focus on specialising in microfinance for Aboriginal ...

PwC, Institute of Chartered Accountants recognise NFP transparency

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2011  |  NEWS
... category of NFP with revenue greater than $20m and Camp Quality won in the category of NFP with revenue between $5m and $20m. Oxfam and Opportunity International were the runners-up in their respective categories. Plan International has won the Most ...
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