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Governance Institute backs recommendations for virtual AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... holding a virtual AGM, companies need to centre the preparations on the impact on shareholders, Motto said. "For any engagement activity, the first thing you should think about is your audience and how do they want to consume the material," she said. ...

Superannuation funds accelerate climate action: ClimateWorks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... rather than something that's driven by moral duty." To date, the preferred response of most funds has centred on engagement - most often, asking the companies in which they invest to disclose their climate risks. More recently, funds have begun asking ...

Ardea, UTS partnership to bring AI to fixed income analysis

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... understand what the latest topics are for research focus, it is an area that lends itself quite well to having that industry engagement to make sure the research is meaningful and impactful." The climate research will focus on a couple of topics, with ...

Global sustainability standards bodies launch shared vision, goals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... governments and consumers globally." The joint statement calls for feedback on the ideas expressed in the paper; for engagement with the standard-setters on all parts of the reporting eco-system to increase buy-in and urgent action for change; and for ...

IGCC CEO appointed to Greater Sydney Commission

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Sydney Region Plan and the District Plan, as we draw together stakeholders across government, industry and, of course, engagement with the community."

Investors welcome Rio resignations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... Rio Tinto said the decision was made following the board review of the company's cultural heritage management and engagement with investors, shareholders and the traditional owners of the land. Jacques will step down in March 2021, or when a new ...

Responsible investment AUM grows, but disclosure lags: RIAA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... construction of responsible investor portfolios is environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, and corporate engagement and shareholder action, representing 44% and 37% of responsible investment AUM under a primary and secondary investment ...

U Ethical hires two to investments team

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... integration of ESG data and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into our investment process. She will also lead U Ethical's engagement efforts with businesses and industry "Desiree's enthusiasm for the ethical investment sector is evident as is her ...

Cbus Super announces net zero portfolio emissions target

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... cash and bonds. It's another way of framing the portfolio." Cbus also emphasised the role of collaboration and engagement as part of the roadmap. Cbus has joined the United Nations Convened Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance and is the first Australian ...

AAIB, Amundi launch climate investment framework

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2020  |  NEWS
... note. Climate Action 100+ is one of the world's most prominent institutional investor initiatives using shareholder engagement to pursue climate goals, representing US$40 trillion in assets under management. Australian superannuation funds and fund ...