Governance

Super fund rejects bullying, sexism allegations

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) chair Janet Torney has rejected suggestions the fund's governance practices are not up to standard, following claims of bullying and sexism.

The opportunity Australia must embrace: Canbury

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
Despite only one third of Australia's investment industry being prepared for the upcoming climate reporting standard, sustainability consultancy firm Canbury believes the nation has an opportunity to lead the world in sustainable finance.

Podcast: Enhancing emission transparency

THE GREENER WAY  |  MONDAY, 4 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
In this episode of The Greener Way podcast, Financial Standard's Eliza Bavin talks with Carl Prins, co-founder and chief executive of PathZero, about the challenges superannuation funds face in managing climate-related financial risks when it comes to ...

Victoria looks to enshrine work from home rights

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 AUG 2025  |  NEWS
The Victorian premier is planning to introduce legislation that would provide a legal right to work from home two days a week. However, industry groups are split on whether it should go ahead.

Return to office will harm careers, businesses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
Return to office mandates will have a detrimental impact on companies' ability to retain and attract talent, with a specialist recruiter saying the career aspirations of women and Gen Z will also be heavily impacted.

Climate reporting brings skilled workers to the fore

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
Local businesses are not yet fully equipped to comply with mandatory climate reporting but they want to be, with research suggesting managers with green skills could earn up to 13% more.

Australian Ethical puts Macquarie on notice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
The ethical investment manager has called on Macquarie to "step-up" its disclosures on climate-related financial risks.

Gender diversity, overboarding top of mind for instos: Georgeson

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
The lack of gender diversity, independence and 'overboarding,' are some of the top reasons why institutional investors voted against directors, according to Georgeson, after analysing trends in the latest mini-AGM season.

Former board member kickstarts crowdfunding for CalPERS probe

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025  |  NEWS
A former California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) board member is seeking to launch an independent investigation into the pension fund for alleged mismanagement and misconduct and hopes to raise the funds to do so via GoFundMe.

Australia progresses climate transition disclosures, planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
Australia is showing progress with disclosing and adopting its clean energy transition initiatives as investors' demand for credible emissions reduction strategies grows, a study from MSCI shows.