New cyber crime guidance issued after raids on Medibank and Optus


October 28, 2022

A new framework for tackling cyber crime has been published following several high-profile data hacks on Australian companies this year, affecting an estimated 14 million residents.…

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Confused board member considers ESG

A third of corporate boards lack strong understanding of key ESG issues, says survey


October 21, 2022

More than a third of company bosses do not have a good understanding of key ESG areas – including climate change – according …

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Climate Action 100+ launches public consultation


October 21, 2022

The push to tackle the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters by Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) is about to enter a new phase – and it needs feedback from the public.…

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LGPS, Pensions, Pension

Burghart says new online platform will transform pensions industry for savers


October 21, 2022

Minister for pensions and growth Alex Burghart predicts the government’s proposed online pensions dashboard will be a game-changer for savers.

The Department for Work and Pensions

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LafargeHolcim Syrian operations

Cement firm Lafarge pleads guilty to supporting terrorists


October 21, 2022

French cement maker Lafarge has pleaded guilty to giving millions of dollars of financial backing to ISIS and other terrorist groups.

The company has agreed to pay a $777.8 …

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Andrew Burghart, Minister for Pensions and Growth

Burghart confirmed as Minister for Pensions and Growth


October 15, 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed Alex Burghart’s appointment as Minister for Pensions and Growth.

The Conservative MP for Brentwood & Ongar has unofficially held the newly-created role …

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Money, Sustainable, Remuneration

Tougher CEO pay hits needed to tackle climate change, says report


October 15, 2022

Corporate giants need to have tougher pay penalties for their CEOs to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets, according to a new report.

Environment and social …

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ESG, PRI

PRI proposes framework for ESG investment


October 14, 2022

The tension between increasing positive sustainability investment impact while staying within the laws of different jurisdictions has been explored in a report by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

The study …

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DWP launches pension scheme voting task force

Opperman leaves pensions ministry


September 30, 2022

Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, has continued his turbulent summer of resignation, reinstatement, and removal from the position. After supporting former Chancellor Rishi Sunak during the leadership race with the newly appointed prime minister …

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net zero

GFANZ unveils framework for transitioning companies


30 September 2022

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has released a new report on transition plan disclosure for real-economy companies, making a case for clarity surrounding “critical components” needed to disclose …

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