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FTSE launch carbon risk indices for Australia, Europe and Japan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... Group have launched four new indices within the FTSE CDP Carbon Strategy Index Series that weight listed equities in Australia, Europe and Japan based on their exposure to future carbon risks. The new indices include FTSE CDP Carbon Strategy Australia ...

CDP writes companies asking for carbon management and cuts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... emissions while generating efficiencies," said Paul Simpson, CDP CEO. "Minimising exposure to emissions regulation in Australia, the EU and other markets will also protect their investments for the long-term. Companies that capitalise on financial savings ...

Proposed disclosure measures for corporate bonus clawbacks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... that can be material to smaller listed companies' cashflow. "Once you get outside of the top 50 or 60 companies in the Australia, executive remuneration is often material to cashflow," Lawrence noted. "You can deal with the legal issues by structuring ...

Mercer ratings demonstrate challenge of integrating ESG

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... attributed the high proportion of top ratings in the Asia-Pacific region to the focus on ESG by the managed funds industry in Australia and New Zealand in particular. "In Australia/NZ, there is a large managed funds business by world standards, and there ...

Australian Ethical appoints Louise Herron director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... Carnegie Wylie. She has also been a partner at Minter Ellison. Herron has extensive involvement with the arts community in Australia including as chair of Belvoir Street Theatre. She was recently appointed chair of the Major Performing Arts Board and ...

Corporate Social Responsibility as driver of innovation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... their business, and secondly to provide a catalyst for the development the broader social impact investment market in Australia," Addis said. Foresters Community Finance and Social Enterprise Finance Australia (SEFA) were selected as the first two fund ...

Leightons under investigation over payment disclosure

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... Australian government released a consultation paper discussing possible amendments to the criminal code which would put Australia's regime in closer alignment with other countries, particularly the UK Bribery Act 2010, which came into effect in July ...

Managing regulatory impacts priority for CSR practitioners

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... managers. "Developing new products, services and markets as a result of CSR seems to be a happy accident for companies in Australia," said Leeora Black, ACCSR managing director. "Rather than grasp the potential of CSR programs to create value, our research ...

Australian Ethical names new chief investment officer

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
David Macri has been named Australian Ethical's new chief investment officer, while outgoing CIO James Jordan has decided to return to his career in the Australian public service. Macri was hired by Australian Ethical in 2009 as an equities analyst ...

Chloe Munro named head of Clean Energy Regulator

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2012  |  NEWS
... Farming Initiative. Munro is the current chair of the National Water Commission and has senior executive experience within Australia and overseas working for federal and state governments and the private sector. The Clean Energy Regulator is comprised ...