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Tasmanian cattle producer new chair of Farmers for Climate Action

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... Prell commented: "It has been an honour and a privilege to lead the wonderful group of human beings who are our board of directors. I thank them all for their dedication and support over the past three years. "I also thank our former CEO Fiona Davis ...

Snapshot: The rapid evolution of sustainable investing in Asia

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2023  |  NEWS
... governance, the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission recently released a consultation on the role of independent directors, strengthening their accountability and influence on corporate boards. There's also a push to improve capital allocation ...

Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... with no specific timeline for other businesses. A three-year transitional period, with regulator-only action against directors and reporting entities in relation to forward-looking statements and Scope 3 emissions possible during this time. Alignment ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... laser-like focus to bettering the retirement outcomes of Australian workers, epitomising the member-first ethos our directors bring when they step into the boardroom. "During a time of significant change and evolution in the super sector, Greg was a ...

ASX C-Suite notch up double-digit salary increases: Governance Institute

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... Average pay packets for top brass at ASX-listed companies rose an inflation-busting 15% for CEOs and 19% for managing directors, according to the Governance Institute of Australia. The Governance Institute has released its annual Board & Executive Remuneration ...

Hejaz invests in Islamic Bank Australia

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
Hejaz Group has bought a $10 million stake in Islamic Bank Australia, a move that will see Hejaz abandon its plan to obtain its own retail banking license. Hejaz, an Australian Islamic financial services provider, is funding the investment into Islamic ...

Outgoing APRA deputy governor calls for greater board diversity

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... be composed of a diversity of backrounds and perspectives and there needs to be an orderly renewal process to refresh directors over time, Rowell said. "Despite progress on this since 2002, I still see much room for improvement in all sectors, with genuine ...

Are companies drowning in a sea of ESG requests?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... effect" that expends valuable time, noted Mark Rigotti, managing director and CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Rigotti argued that at 3900 pages, the Corporations Act 2001, Rigotti argued, is overly complex and difficult for businesses ...

30% women a minimum for boards under new ACSI policy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... updated policy in place from July, ACSI may recommend during the 2023 AGM season that its members vote against existing directors of ASX300 companies with poor gender diversity, with a focus on those most accountable for board succession and composition. ...

UN Global Compact Network Australia hires executive director

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... experience on issues like sustainable supply chains." Dundas is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has held several non-executive director positions, including at Montsalvat and as founder of 3000acres, a social enterprise ...