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DigitalX hires NAB exec as new CEO

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... Company's first regtech solution which is supporting listed companies to better manage their compliance and corporate governance policies.

Proxy advisers criticise new government reforms

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 23 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
Proxy advisers and advocacy bodies including the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) have criticised new rules governing proxy advice that will commence in February 2022. Beginning 7 February, all proxy advisers must hold a financial ...

Future Super in $6 billion acquisition

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... returns, Future Super said. Future Super has a strong ethical foundation, focusing on environmental, social and corporate governance. The purpose-driven business will grow smartMonday's corporate offering by building on Future Super's market ...

Treasury Wine Estates inks sustainability linked loan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... strategy, Treasury Wine Estates deepens its commitment to having a positive impact across key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics. The SLL announcement comes as part of TWE's commitment to sustainability which focuses on building a resilient ...

SGX mandates TCFD, diversity reporting

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... reporting and board diversity disclosures which received broad support. "Recent uncertainties have posed financial and governance challenges for boards," Boon Gin said. "Having a broad set of perspectives will better enable companies to anticipate and ...

Emerging HNW seek ESG, ethical investments: Praemium

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... important at all. "When you look at the ultra high net worth segment, those with $10 to $70 million in investable assets, governance is their highest rated factor, but when you look at the emerging high net worth segment, there is more emphasis on good ...

Leadership essential in implementing ESG: BNP Paribas Securities Services

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... change in the near future given Australia's net zero commitments. Q: How do asset owners and fund managers create governance standards around ESG and inspire their organisations? A: Effective analysis of investment portfolios has become even more ...

CBA announces $250 in green financing deals

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... million in green finance vehicles. IFM Investors has entered into a $200 million fixed-rate, Environmental, Social and Governance Term Deposit (ESG TD) with CBA. It is certified by an independent third party and used entirely for funding loans designed ...

SSGA hires from CareSuper for APAC ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... ESG factors into their investment processes. SSGA is a UNPRI signatory that is rated A+ for its firmwide strategy and governance of ESG investments. Last week, SSGA announced it will offer Australian investors access to two ESG-focused ETFs beginning ...

Bringing a human rights lens to climate risk considerations

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... investors and corporate directors, said Estelle Parker, RIAA's executive manager - programs "It's about using existing governance frameworks, recognising that this is very much a part of discharging fiduciary obligations, it's very much a part of ...