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Australia slowly makes some headway with a stewardship code, but only for asset managers and not superannuation funds
10/11/2017

The Financial Services Council has released an Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship Standard.Read more read more

Research indicates executives are using buybacks and M&A for short term gains
10/11/2017

The short-term versus long-term returns on buybacks and M&As are telling. Read more read more

Proposed US tax changes impact on US and Australian executive pay
09/11/2017

Unintended consequences of US tax anomalies led to the incredible escalation in executive payRead more read more

CPA Australia review lays bare board pay decisions
09/10/2017

The independent review of CPA Australia’s remuneration includes key lessons for boards.Read more read more

ISS sold – again
09/10/2017

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has been purchased by Genstar Capital.Read more read more

The BEAR – draft legislation muddies director accountabilty
09/10/2017

The Exposure Draft for the BEAR has been released. We summarise our views. Read more read more

Changes to proxy advisor guidelines
09/10/2017

CGI Glass Lewis and ISS have released updated proxy voting guidelines.Read more read more

Institutional Investor Dissatisfaction with STI payments – ACSI CEO Survey Results
11/09/2017

The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors' has released its annual survey of CEO pay.Read more read more

Proposed UK Actions on Executive Pay
11/09/2017

Be ready for a populist response from current or aspiring Australian governments.Read more read more

Forthcoming Director Briefing - Should Proxy Advisors be Regulated?
11/09/2017

The head of ASIC's proxy adviser regulation project will attend our next directors briefing.Read more read more