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Proxy advisers assess impacts of government reform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... seeking to regulate how advisers should be owned and governed, with no international precedent or justification," said ACSI CEO Louise Davidson. "No harm has been identified to justify increased regulation of proxy advice. It seems these regulations ...

2021 theme in review: human rights

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... sure that grievance mechanisms are available for use. Earlier this year, UBS held a panel discussion with Kimberley Randal, CEO of FairSupply and Alexander Coward, senior advisor, Pillar Two, to explore the state of modern slavery statements, looking ...

2021 theme in review: biodiversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... global biodiversity loss, the report notes. "[Biodiversity] is broader and has defence impacts than climate change," said ACSI CEO Louise Davidson in an interview with FS Sustainability at the time. "Some biodiversity loss, for example, is undoubtedly ...

ARENA announces $100m funding round for grid-scale batteries

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... support grid scale batterie that can provide system stability during period of very high renewable generation, said ARENA CEO Darren Miller. "Grid scale batteries and other types of energy storage technology will be vital to support our future electricity ...

DigitalX hires NAB exec as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Technology and investment company DigitalX has hired a National Australia Bank executive as its new chief executive officer. Lisa Wade, former head of digital innovation and sustainability at National Australia Bank, will join DigitalX after serving ...

Proxy advisers criticise new government reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... money on behalf of millions of members denied independent advice on the performance of the companies they invest in," ACSI CEO Louise Davidson said. "The announcement follows a process lacking in any transparency, with the Treasurer refusing to engage ...

Future Super in $6 billion acquisition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... "Future Super has always looked to drive economies of scale for members by focussing on growth," said Future Super founder and CEO Simon Sheikh. "This acquisition will help us deliver significant benefits to members of both Funds with all members expected ...

SGX mandates TCFD, diversity reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... climate reporting is important as a first step towards efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change," said SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin. "Decision-makers also want climate information when they allocate assets, extend financing, and price risks. These ...

Leadership essential in implementing ESG: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... being tested in how to improve performance on ESG and prove their sustainability credentials. Earlier this year, the KPMG 2021 CEO Outlook, a study of 1,300 CEOs across 12 countries including Australia, found that 86% of Australian CEO saying that purpose ...

Hejaz Financial Services make senior banking appointments

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... AMP. "There are roughly 1.2 million Muslims in Australia, representing an estimated market of $192 billion, said Hakan Ozyon, CEO and Founder of Hejaz Financial Services. "These people want to save, invest and buy houses just like other Aussies and our ...