Governance

ANZ shareholders deliver 'clear message' at AGM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The major bank has been hit with a second strike against executive pay plans and a clear signal from shareholders in favour of a deforestation resolution.

ASIC releases educational resources on sustainability reporting

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
ASIC released new educational materials to help smaller companies and report preparers in understanding and applying the foundational concepts behind the sustainability reporting requirements.

Prioritising governance achieves better shareholder returns: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
A new analysis depicts how top-performing companies set themselves apart through disciplined governance, strategic focus, and clear communication with investors across Asia Pacific, including Australia.

APRA flags governance concerns at HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
APRA said there are "deficiencies in HESTA's board governance and management of risks" which left it unprepared to effectively oversee and manage its recent administrator transition.

Australia, NZ strengthen partnership for healthy, green economy

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to new measures to bolster economic performance and work towards achieving net zero targets.

Improvements needed in modern slavery disclosures: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
Monash University released a report about how Australian companies are reporting on modern slavery in their supply chains.

UK regulator proposes governance reforms for ESG ratings firms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025  |  NEWS
The Financial Conduct Authority wants to make ESG ratings more transparent, reliable, and free of conflicts of interest.

Australian Ethical Super handed extra licence conditions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
The prudential regulator has flagged concerns over the fund's investment management arrangements with its parent company and whether the fees involved are in members' best financial interests.

ISSB to introduce new disclosure requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
The International Sustainability Standards Board has announced it will move into a standard-setting process on nature-related risks and opportunities.

ANZ docks executive pay over governance failures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025  |  NEWS
ANZ has docked the financial year bonuses for former chief executive Shayne Elliott and three senior executives over governance failures that led to regulatory fines.