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CEFC makes two investments totalling $230 million

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... Street, Sydney and Melbourne's Collins Place and 700 Bourke Street. The 700 Bourke Street property is only the fourth in Australia to achieve the 6 Green Star performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, CEFC noted. Carbon emissions ...

Number of culturally diverse women ASX leaders "extremely low": DCA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... culturally diverse women leaders is "extremely low," according to research from Deakin University and Diversity Council Australia (DCA). Lisa Annese, CEO, Diversity Council Australia Deakin University and DCA investigated the extent of cultural diversity ...

IIRC to hold comment period to review first three years of Integrated Reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
... International Framework - with the IIRC, with the aim of encouraging further support and guidance." Focus groups are planned for Australia, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, the UK and the United States. Feedback can also ...

AIST appoints Eva Scheerlinck as acting chief executive officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has appointed Eva Scheerlinck as acting CEO. Eva Scheerlinck, acting CEO, AIST Scheerlinck is currently AIST's executive manager, governance and stewardship, a role she has held since 2010. ...

Government launches inquiry investigating need for Modern Slavery Act

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
The federal government has launched an inquiry into whether Australia should adopt national legislation comparable to the United Kingdom's Modern Slavery Act 2015. Alice Cope, executive manager, Global Compact Network Australia The Foreign Affairs and ...

AICD calls for stronger corporate whistle-blower protections

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is calling for "significantly stronger and broader whistle-blower protections" for the corporate sector. Louise Petschler, general manager - advocacy, AICD The AICD has submitted comment to the Parliamentary ...

Impact Investing Australia, Philanthropy Australia launch new grant program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
Impact Investing Australia and Philanthropy Australia have launched a new grant program to help not-for-profit organisations and for-purpose businesses to explore impact investing activities and attract potential investors. Daniel Madhavan, CEO, Impact ...

Amanda Wilson stepping down as Regnan chief executive officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... said in a statement. "Under Amanda's leadership, Regnan has continued to advance the responsible investment agenda in Australia, acting as a voice for the promotion of sustainable and inclusive capital markets." During Wilson's time as CEO, Regnan has ...

APRA calls for stress-testing of climate change risks in regulated entities

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
... shocks" from climate risk. Sarah Barker, special counsel, Minter Ellison Lawyers Speaking to the Insurance Council of Australia Annual Forum in Sydney, Geoff Summerhayes, executive board member, spoke of APRA's evolving view on climate risks as part ...

SVA launches South Australian homelessness social impact bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017  |  NEWS
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has launched South Australia's first social impact bond, which will fund a program addressed at ameliorating the effects of homelessness. Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia ...