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ACSI launches Stewardship Code for Australian asset owners

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... Superannuation Investors (ACSI) launched the code, which covers activities including exercising voting rights, company engagement, monitoring asset managers and financial system advocacy. "There is a growing desire for information about how asset owners ...

Climate-related shareholder resolutions put to Rio Tinto, QBE AGMs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2018  |  NEWS
... Bill Hartnett, head of sustainability at the $10 billion LGS, noted that using tools like shareholder resolutions and engagement is part of their strategy for long term return. "In the case of both Rio Tinto and QBE, they're two companies that we had ...

Future of mobility requires key action by business, policy makers: SBA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... the airport at that time. A mobile app and bus alert service provide real time passenger information for employees." Engagement in 2005 indicated people were resistant to sharing, but since the relocation ride sharing has become a mode of choice for ...

Ausbil outlines 2017 engagement activities in annual report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... governance (ESG) disclosure, and corporate governance. Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, Ausbil The fund has issued its annual ESG engagement report, outlining its activities to investors and explaining the reasons behind the engagement. Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, head ...

Examining the corporate governance implications of share buybacks

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... over the structuring and timing of share buyback schemes on the ASX, said Ed Johns, executive manager, governance, engagement and policy. "Buybacks are something we look to boards to oversee, as are all capital management directions," Johns said. "Historically ...

BHP Billiton to maintain membership in US Chamber of Commerce

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... Australia. "It is an area of increasing concern for investors, and we think that will be demonstrated through the Rio Tinto engagement and the vote on that in May in Australia and this is certainly an issue that isn't going away," O'Brien said.

Man Group analyses tobacco considerations in investment strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018  |  NEWS
... Committee. Tobacco Free Portfolio, which was founded by Peter Mac radiation oncologist Dr Bronwyn King, believes investor engagement with the tobacco industry is futile because of its negative health and social repercussions. In the podcast episode she ...

Green Bond Pledge launched to increase use of green bond finance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... Obert, head of sustainability - BNP Paribas Asset Management. "We provide guidance to the market through our innovative engagement approach with green bonds issuers, and we leverage on the experience of our investment teams to deliver green bond solutions ...

ACSI report finds gaps in ASX200 codes of conduct, whistleblowing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
ASX200 companies are not addressing key risks in codes of conduct and whistleblowing systems, according to new research by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). Louise Davidson, ACSI CEO ACSI found that of the ASX200 companies ...

Less than one-fifth of board, executive positions held by women globally: Vigeo Eiris

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAR 2018  |  NEWS
... provides an opportunity for investors to home in on companies with lower statistics on gender diversity and focus on engagement, Leske noted. "Think about what's going on in Japan," she said. "Japan is by far the worst performer when it comes to representation ...