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PRI commitment spurs high-level action by Neuberger Berman

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Global fund manager Neuberger Berman has signed the Principles for Responsible Investment, and is integrating the PRI's commitments into its operational structure, a process that is causing the firm to utilise its resources in new ways. Lucas Rooney ...

ACSI to target exec bonus disclosure, voting rights at AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... circumstances require," Byrne said. "Companies should expect to have their remuneration reports actively scrutinised by super fund investors, and to cop the consequences if they ignore their shareholders' legitimate interests." On other issues, ACSI ...

O'Halloran to step down as RIAA executive director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Louise O'Halloran is stepping down as executive director of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), after 11 years in the position. In that time, RIAA has grown to represent members with over AU$650bn in funds under management, ranging ...

Broadbent named chair of CEFC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... business and a member of the bank's credit committee. He is on the board and audit committee of Challenger Infrastructure Fund and Challenger Diversified Property Fund and previously served as a board member and chair of the risk committee of hedge fund ...

Superannuation funds aware of ESG macro-impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... integrated into macro-level investment decisions, and not merely as issues in individual companies, according to boutique fund manager Solaris Investment Management. Lisa Domagala, Solaris ESG analyst, said that macro-level ESG and systemic issues was ...

Sustainable Melbourne Fund invests in Swanston St retrofit

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Sustainable Melbourne Fund has invested in a AU$440,000 environmental retrofit of a commercial building held by an owners corporation. Scott Bocskay The SMF investment will fund the installation of an energy efficient chiller unit at 55 Swanston Street ...

ANZ a leader in financial inclusion, with scope to expand

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
ANZ is a leader both in Australia and internationally for the development, strategy and delivery of financial inclusion and capability programs, according to a third-party review of the bank. According to the review by the Allen Consulting Group, ANZ's ...

Emerald Club and Premium Wealth Management sign alliance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... socially responsible investments." Over the next 12 months, Emerald Club will review their offering to make sure that underlying fund comply with Premium Wealth Management's approved product list (APL) criteria. "They have approved the Emerald Wrap ...

Australian Ethical appoints Russell for administration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Australian Ethical Super has appointed Russell Investments for administration, with the mandate to begin in March 2013. Russell cited its focus on member services, use of technology and ability for clients to access the Bravura Sonata application systems ...

Emerging listed miners catching up on corporate governance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Emerging listed companies in the Australian mining industry are working to catch up with investor expectations on corporate governance and disclosure standards, according to BlackRock's Asia Pacific head of corporate governance and responsible investment. ...