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Factor investing such as ESG strategies can be wise approach: AXA IM

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019  |  NEWS
Institutional investors are challenged by being in the late stages of the investment cycle, and the next earning cycle will be the "first test" of ESG strategies outside of an expansionary period, according to AXA Investment Managers. Kathryn McDonald ...

Exploring the risks, impacts of future of work on investments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... comes out of our strategic human capital work." The Morgan Stanley report also points out that organisations are being challenged to preserve corporate culture while balancing the needs for flexibility from older workers and younger workers, noting "we ...

EY issues call to action to companies over social license to operate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2016  |  NEWS
EY has challenged Australian companies to take a hard look at whether they are maintaining their social license to operate or if they are running a "corporate trust deficit." Matthew Bell, EY Oceania climate change and sustainability leader EY recently ...

Engaging corporate boards key to embedding sustainability

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016  |  NEWS
... the corporate sustainability agenda has meant that engaging with corporate boards is more critical. Yet boards are challenged to build their capacity in this area of corporate governance, even as collaborative efforts push them towards greater engagement ...

US pension suit points to potential fiduciary risks: MinterEllison

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2015  |  NEWS
... 5% of the fund's assets in an employer sponsors of the fund. "But that doesn't mean that trustees couldn't still be challenged if they failed to take into account structural issues or other financial risks," Girgis warned. Trustees must have in place ...

ACCR considers appeal in Commonwealth Bank case

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2015  |  NEWS
... emissions. CBA declined to put the resolution to shareholders, and ACCR, joined by Environmental Justice Australia, challenged CBA in court. Last week, the Federal Court on Friday ruled that companies can refuse to put ordinary resolutions that seek ...

ACSI ups ante on zero-women boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2015  |  NEWS
... don't think it is reasonable to maintain a zero women on boards position. We understand that some companies will be challenged in terms of the appointment process and finding women for their boards, but... there are many more channels for companies to ...

Climate change impacts on investments "inevitable": Mercer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2015  |  NEWS
... what is a complex interaction between natural systems, technology, human activity, etc. Some of the sector analysis is challenged in that way - if you want to make a statement about agriculture, it's actually complex, and you have to analyse differing ...

PRI hires Nathan Fabian as policy director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2015  |  NEWS
... resignation," said Frank Pegan, IGCC chairman. "His passion and professionalism are of the highest order. Nathan has challenged, changed and enriched the investment community through his commitment to addressing this most pressing of issues for the planet. ...

International Integrated Reporting Council launches Public Sector Pioneer Network

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014  |  NEWS
... will be among the 'first movers' in in the public sector, IIRC said. "Public sector organizations are increasingly challenged with maintaining or improving outcomes within the same or reducing resources," said Paul Druckman, CEO, IIRC. "Communicating ...