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Dire IPCC climate report should catalyse investor, business action

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022  |  NEWS
... super fund beneficiaries that has serious implications if not managed," said Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) CEO Louise Davidson. "Investors are looking closely at the severe economic costs, and broader impacts, detailed in the ...

Proxy adviser reforms overturned by Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... rights, the freedom to contract and the right to confidential advice." The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) is another of the four impacted organisations. It is owned by the super fund members it advises, which would not meet the ...

Proxy advisers assess impacts of government reform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... than two months over the summer holidays to submit application to ASIC. The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) is one of four organisations that provides proxy advice to members. It is owned by the super fund members it advises, which ...

2021 theme in review: biodiversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 30 DEC 2021  |  NEWS
... climate and biodiversity, the twin crises we see." Later in November, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) launched a report stating that biodiversity loss is a material financial risk for Australian companies, one that could wipe ...

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 ...

Biodiversity loss a material financial risk: ACSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 23 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... from the Australian economy annually by 2050, according to a report by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). ACSI has released a report, Biodiversity: unlocking natural capital value for Australian Investors: November 2021, which ...

Investors, business criticise WA cultural heritage bill

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021  |  NEWS
... company engagement brings material financial risks and uncertainty, said Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) CEO Louise Davidson. "The material financial risks and uncertainty that can arise from poor company engagement with First Nations ...

HESTA CEO joins corporate governance board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2021  |  NEWS
... Retirement Association. Blakey is also the newly announced president of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) and is on the Board of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Blakey is also a Workplace Gender Equality ...

No all male-boards on ASX200 companies

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 AUG 2021  |  NEWS
... more women in governance roles are well established and are being clearly recognised in boardrooms around Australia," said ACSI CEO Louise Davidson. "More diverse boards make for better governed companies, which is intrinsically linked to long-term shareholder ...

Companies failing harassment victims: ACSI

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021  |  NEWS
... harassment complaints which inherently discriminate against victims, the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) conference has heard. During a session, Julia Szlakowski - a private equity specialist - recounted harrowing instances of harassment ...