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ACSI to target exec bonus disclosure, voting rights at AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) will focus on increased disclosure of executive bonuses, the 'no vacancy' rule, director elections, capital raising and pre-emptive rights and poll voting as the key issues underpinning the proxy ...

Retail supply chain policies pose sustainability challenges

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Australian retailers need to maintain cost control, including targeting supply chain efficiencies, but those efficiency gains must not come at the expense of the sustainability of the supply chain, according to a report by AMP Capital. Australian retailers ...

The UpSide Interview: Geoff Sinclair

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... of discussions with UK-based climate change economics and business experts in The UpSide: what next for a sustainable Australia? The interviews focus on topics ranging from "from leading global agreement negotiations to dealing with risk in a climate ...

Valuing environmental services as source of risk and return

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... operational and reputational risks," he said. "It would be interesting to see more broadly how the retail industry in Australia is responding to these implications, and whether there is evidence of the so-called Walmart effect in greening local and subregional ...

Industry leaders establish Banking and Finance Oath

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... James Ethics Centre and those senior executives on the panel, Dunne said the intention is for the oath to extend beyond Australia's domestic industry. "The constitution of the company allows for members beyond Australia to join, as well as institutional ...

ClimateWorks Australia name Hill, Ridout to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
Former Federal Environment Minister Robert Hill and business leader Heather Ridout have joined ClimateWorks Australia's board of directors. "Robert Hill and Heather Ridout are well known and widely respected for their contribution to public policy in ...

Broadbent named chair of CEFC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... chair of the risk committee of hedge fund Artesian Capital Management. Skarbek is the executive director of ClimateWorks Australia. She previously as vice president at Climate Change Capital, a specialist investment manager and advisor firm, and also ...

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 ...

Equinix Sydney facility receives LEED certification

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2012  |  NEWS
... strengthens its position as a global leader in the data centre industry," said Tony Simonsen, managing director of Equinix Australia. "Our aim is to continue to raise these standards, ensuring we are as efficient and green as possible while keeping our ...

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 ...